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Photographic 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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Annual Custom E Goodall Fertility Frederick Frederick Goodall Goodall J Edward Goodall Maypole Month Pagan Paganism Phallic Phallic Symbol Tradition
12"x8" Photo Print
Step into the enchanting world of European traditions with our captivating photographic print, 'Raising the May Pole' by E Goodall. Transport yourself to a time when men united to bring forth the joyous celebration of May Day, an ancient fertility rite turned annual tradition. Let this mesmerizing artwork from Heritage Images adorn your space and immerse you in the rich cultural heritage that continues to inspire us today.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 30.4cm x 18.3cm (12" x 7.2")
Estimated Product Size is 30.5cm x 20.3cm (12" x 8")
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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