One For Sorrow Two For Takeaway Magpie Canvas

One For Sorrow. Two For Takeaway.

The old rhyme said silver. This version is more honest. Two chunky hand-drawn magpies stand side by side on a clean white ground — spiky little crests, round indignant eyes, stick legs splayed with the energy of birds who have been standing here since before you arrived and will be standing here after you leave. Above them: ONE FOR SORROW. Below them: TWO FOR TAKEAWAY. That’s it. That’s the piece. Executed in a loose, confident sketch style with the deadpan wit of the best British humor and the visual simplicity of art that knows exactly what it’s doing, this print is the kind of thing that gets photographed by every single person who walks into the room.

Why You'll Love It

• Instantly quotable — "Two For Takeaway" is a line that lives rent-free in your head from the moment you read it; this piece turns a nursery rhyme into a manifesto for anyone who has ever prioritized dinner correctly
• Graphic and bold — high-contrast black and white with hand-lettered type and expressive sketch linework; this piece has the confident simplicity of the best contemporary poster art
• Universally giftable — funny without trying too hard, personal without being niche; the kind of art that lands for literally every person you’ve ever needed to buy something for
• HD archival printing on artist-grade canvas — crisp black linework and bold hand-lettered type on clean white rendered with sharp, fade-resistant clarity
• Natural wood frame available — clean float frame finish, ready to hang out of the box
• Made & shipped in the USA — printed on demand, crafted with care
• 9 sizes available — from 8×12" accent to 34×51" statement piece

Perfect For

• Kitchens, dining rooms, entryways, and home offices that want art with actual personality
• Anyone who appreciates dry humor, British wit, magpie folklore, and the correct prioritization of food
• A gift that requires zero context and lands immediately with every single person

"They’ve seen the sorrow. They’ve chosen the takeaway. Honestly, same."

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