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The image shows the back of a vintage postcard. The postcard is beige in color and has some text written on it. The handwritten text at the top reads "Continued 2 K.S.T." Below this, there is a printed excerpt from a rhyme titled "Things As They Ain't" by Walter Raleigh. The rhyme reads:

"Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God,
And makes them look uncommon odd.
The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime."

The text is printed in a rectangular block in the center of the postcard. The postcard appears to be aged, with some visible wear and tear, including a slight tear on the left side and some discoloration.

The image shows a page from a book containing excerpts of rhymes titled "Things As They Ain't" by Walter Raleigh. The text appears to be a satirical poem, critiquing artists and their work. Here are the verses:

otes from rhymes called "Things As They Ain't"
(alter Raleigh):

Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God,
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime.

The page has a slightly aged appearance, with some discoloration and wear, particularly at the edges. The title and the text are written in a somewhat decorative script. There are also three small decorative symbols beneath the poem.

The image shows a piece of paper with handwritten notes and a taped section containing printed text. The handwritten text at the top reads "Continued 2 K.S.T." The printed text below, which appears to be from a set of rhymes titled "Things As They Ain't" by Walter Raleigh, contains the following verses:

"Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God.
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime."

There are also three small decorative stars drawn or printed below the text. The paper appears to be aged, indicating it may be an old document.

The image shows a piece of paper with handwritten text and a partial printed excerpt. The handwritten text at the top right corner appears to be dated "Concord 9 1877."

Below the date, there is a printed excerpt from a poem titled "Things As They Ain't" by Walter Raleigh. The printed text reads:

"Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God.
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime."

The paper looks aged and has some visible wear, with parts of the text slightly faded and a small piece of paper missing from the bottom left corner. The paper also appears to have been clipped or cut at the bottom edge.

The image features a piece of handwritten text on a yellowish paper, likely a note or a snippet of poetry. The handwritten notes are from a set of rhymes titled "Things As They Ain't" by Walter Raleigh.

The text reads as follows:

"Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime."

At the top of the page, there is a handwritten note indicating "Continuation 9 K.S.T." suggesting that this might be part of a larger series or collection. There are also some decorative stars and asterisks below the main text. The page has some signs of wear and tear, such as creases and faint marks.

The image shows a piece of light-colored, possibly yellowish, paper with some text on it. At the top, there is a handwritten note that reads "Constance / K.S.T." Below this, there is a clipping from a printed source, which appears to be an excerpt from a poem or a set of rhymes titled "Things As They Ain't" by Walter Raleigh. The printed text reads:

"Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God.
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime."

The clipping is slightly discolored and has some tears along the edges, indicating its age. The overall condition of the paper suggests it has been kept for some time.

The image shows an aged rectangular card featuring a handwritten note and a pasted section of printed text. The handwritten note at the top of the card reads "Conclusions (?) 2/25.7." The clarity of the first word is not entirely certain due to the cursive script. The printed text appears to be an excerpt from a poetic source and reads as follows:

"Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God,
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime."

This excerpt is referred to as coming from rhymes called "Things As They Ain't" by someone referred to as 'Walter Raleigh.'

The background of the image has a gray border framing the card, and the paper of the card appears tan or light brown with some signs of wear and age, such as a torn corner in the upper left, light staining, and slight creasing. The pasted text also shows discoloration and wear.

The image shows a piece of orange-brown paper with a small, rectangular clipping from a printed text taped onto it. The clipping contains a poem titled "Things As They Ain't" by Walter Raleigh. Above the clipping, written directly on the piece of paper in cursive, is the phrase "Continues 5 of K. S." The poem reads:

Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God,
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime.

The edges of the clipping are somewhat jagged, and the tape is visible around it.

The image shows a yellowed envelope with a small newspaper clipping affixed to it. The clipping contains a short poem from rhymes called "Things As They Ain't" attributed to Walter Raleigh. The poem reads:

"Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God,
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain’t.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime."

There is also some handwritten text above the clipping that appears to say "Conditions of K.S.T." The envelope has some faint stains and marks on it.

The image shows a page from a book or manuscript, featuring a handwritten title at the top: "Contempas 2 KS.7" in a cursive script. Below the title, there is a block of typed text that appears to be a poem or a literary excerpt attributed to "Walter Raleigh". The text reads:

**Although the world is fair to see,
The artist will not let it be.
He fiddles with the works of God,
And makes them look uncommon odd.

The artist uses honest paint,
To represent things as they ain't.
He then asks money for the time
It took to perpetrate the crime.**

The page has a light, aged, and slightly worn appearance, suggesting it may be from an older or vintage publication. The text is centered and formatted neatly, with a clean and formal layout. The overall tone of the excerpt is critical, reflecting on the nature of artistic representation and the commercialization of art. The page is set against a plain, neutral background, emphasizing the content itself.