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Framed Print : Raising the May Pole, c1862. Artist: E Goodall
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Raising the May Pole, c1862. Artist: E Goodall
Raising the May Pole, c1862. Men haul the pole into position for May Day, an annual European tradition thought to have originated as a pagan fertility rite. Young women dance and wind ribbons around the phallic pole, erected around 1 May or at Midsummer
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Media ID 15465821
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Annual Custom E Goodall Fertility Frederick Frederick Goodall Goodall J Edward Goodall Maypole Month Pagan Paganism Phallic Phallic Symbol Tradition
18"x14" Modern Frame
Add a touch of history and tradition to your home decor with Media Storehouse's Framed Prints featuring "Raising the May Pole, c1862" by E Goodall. This captivating image showcases a lively May Day celebration, with men hauling the pole into position against a backdrop of a vibrant English countryside. A beautiful reminder of the rich cultural heritage behind this ancient European custom, our museum-quality framed print is sure to become a cherished conversation starter in any room. Order yours today and bring the charm of history into your living space.
16x12 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexiglass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 40.6cm x 35.6cm (16" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 45.7cm x 35.6cm (18" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) orientation to match the source image.
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Raising the May Pole, c1862 - A Timeless Celebration of Fertility and Tradition
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. This print captures a moment frozen in time - the enchanting ritual of raising the May Pole. Created by renowned artist E Goodall, this 19th-century engraving transports us to a quaint British countryside village where an age-old custom is about to unfold. In this scene, men laboriously haul the towering pole into position for May Day, an annual European tradition believed to have originated as a pagan fertility rite. As the month of May heralds the arrival of summer, young women adorned in flowing dresses eagerly await their turn to dance around this phallic symbol. With ribbons in hand, they gracefully wind them around the pole, intertwining their hopes for fruitful seasons ahead. The image evokes a sense of joyous celebration and community spirit that transcends time. It reminds us of our ancestors' deep connection with nature's cycles and their reverence for life's abundance. Through this artwork by Frederick Goodall, we glimpse into a world where religious beliefs intertwined seamlessly with seasonal festivities. As we admire this monochrome masterpiece from The Print Collector collection (not affiliated with any commercial use), let us appreciate its historical significance and reflect on how traditions like these continue to shape our cultural heritage today.
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