May Day : Le Premier de Mai
Print
mid 18th century (engraved), 1949 (printed)
mid 18th century (engraved), 1949 (printed)
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Print taken from the original copperplate for 'May Day : Le Premier de Mai'. From the painting by Francis Hayman. Three women dancing to the music of a violin player, behind them stands a man carrying various pots and dishes on his head. To the right of the plate, there are three young boys by a water fountain which has a lion head design.
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Title | May Day : Le Premier de Mai |
Brief description | Etching and engraving. Engraved by Truchy from a painting by Francis Hayman. May Day : Le Premier de Mai, modern impression, taken in 1949 from a mid 18th century copper plate. |
Physical description | Print taken from the original copperplate for 'May Day : Le Premier de Mai'. From the painting by Francis Hayman. Three women dancing to the music of a violin player, behind them stands a man carrying various pots and dishes on his head. To the right of the plate, there are three young boys by a water fountain which has a lion head design. |
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Associated object | E.249-1949 (Original) |
Bibliographic reference | Victoria and Albert Museum, Department of Prints and Drawings and Department of Paintings, Accessions 1949, London: HMSO, 1961. |
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Accession number | E.249A-1949 |
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Record created | June 30, 2009 |
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