Fine Art Print : The May Queen
Fine Art Prints from Mary Evans Picture Library
The May Queen
The May Queens headdress being adjusted prior to the festivities by ladies in waiting. Date: circa 1904
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Media ID 14349856
© Mary Evans Picture Library/Peter & Dawn Cope Collection
Adjusted Carter Festivities Headdress Prior Sydney Waiting
21"x14" (+3" Border) Fine Art Print
Introducing the enchanting 'The May Queen' Fine Art Print from our Media Storehouse collection, exclusively sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online. This captivating image, circa 1904, depicts the moment of preparation as ladies in waiting adjust the headdress of the May Queen, evoking the magic and mystery of this ancient tradition. Bring the ethereal beauty of this timeless moment into your home or office with our museum-quality, archival-grade prints. Each print is meticulously printed on heavyweight, acid-free paper to ensure lasting brilliance and vibrancy. Experience the allure of history with this exquisite work of art.
21x14 image printed on 27x20 Fine Art Rag Paper with 3" (76mm) white border. Our Fine Art Prints are printed on 300gsm 100% acid free, PH neutral paper with archival properties. This printing method is used by museums and art collections to exhibit photographs and art reproductions.
Our fine art prints are high-quality prints made using a paper called Photo Rag. This 100% cotton rag fibre paper is known for its exceptional image sharpness, rich colors, and high level of detail, making it a popular choice for professional photographers and artists. Photo rag paper is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print. If you can afford to spend more on a higher quality paper, then Photo Rag is our clear recommendation for a fine art paper print.
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 53.3cm x 33.9cm (21" x 13.3")
Estimated Product Size is 68.6cm x 50.8cm (27" x 20")
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.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This enchanting photograph captures a moment of anticipation and preparation as the May Queen's headdress is adjusted by her ladies in waiting, in what appears to be Sydney, Australia, around the year 1904. The May Queen tradition is an ancient European custom celebrating the arrival of spring, with the Queen representing the goddess of fertility and growth. In this image, the May Queen's regal attire shines with intricate details, adorned with flowers, ribbons, and beads, reflecting the beauty and vibrancy of the season. The ladies in waiting, dressed in elegant gowns, carefully attend to the Queen, ensuring her headdress is secure and perfectly aligned, their faces filled with a sense of pride and reverence. The soft, warm light filtering through the trees and the lush greenery surrounding the scene adds to the magical and ethereal atmosphere, transporting us back in time to an era of enchantment and wonder. This photograph is a captivating reminder of the enduring allure of the May Queen tradition and the joy and beauty of the spring season.
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