Antique Framed Print : A Song of May - A Pierrot with a lute and a Carnival Girl
Framed Photos from Mary Evans Picture Library
A Song of May - A Pierrot with a lute and a Carnival Girl
A Song of May - A Pierrot with a lute and a Carnival Girl. Date: 1905
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Media ID 14369347
© Mary Evans / Grenville Collins Postcard Collection
Beneath Blossom Carnival Cherry Entertainers Heart Jester Leonard Lute Pierrot Song Springtime Wand Skirt
21"x16" (54x41cm) Antique Frame
Bevelled wood effect frame, card mounted, 15x10 archival quality photo print. Overall outside dimensions 21x16 inches (54x41cm). Environmentally and ozone friendly, Polycore® moulding has the look of real wood, is durable and light and easy to hang. Biodegradable and made with non-chlorinated gases (no toxic fumes) it is efficient; producing 100 tons of polystyrene can save 300 tons of trees! Prints are glazed with lightweight, shatterproof, optical clarity acrylic (providing the same general protection from the environment as glass). The back is stapled hardboard with a sawtooth hanger attached. Note: To minimise original artwork cropping, for optimum layout, and to ensure print is secure, the visible print may be marginally smaller
Bevelled Wood Effect Framed and Mounted Prints - Professionally Made and Ready to Hang
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 23.3cm x 37.1cm (9.2" x 14.6")
Estimated Product Size is 41.4cm x 54cm (16.3" x 21.3")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
A Song of May
EDITORS COMMENTS
- A Pierrot with a Lute and a Carnival Girl (1905) is a captivating and whimsical image that transports us to the heart of a lively springtime carnival. The photograph, taken in 1905, showcases the playful and enchanting world of entertainers and their audience. At the center of the image, a Pierrot character, dressed in traditional white face paint, black costume, and red flower in his cap, strums a lute with an expression of deep concentration. His presence is both melancholic and mesmerizing, as he serenades the Carnival Girl who stands before him. She is dressed in a vibrant yellow skirt and a red heart-shaped dress, her eyes sparkling with delight as she gazes up at the Pierrot. A cherry blossom branch, symbolizing the fleeting beauty of spring, rests beneath them, adding to the romantic and ephemeral atmosphere. The Pierrot, often associated with sadness and melancholy, is a common figure in European popular culture and theater. In this image, however, he is transformed into a charming and romantic figure, serenading the Carnival Girl with the gentle strums of his lute. The wand in his hand, adorned with ribbons and flowers, adds to the festive and playful nature of the scene. The photograph, taken by Leonard Linsdell, captures the essence of springtime entertainment and the joy and wonder that comes with it. The costumes, the music, and the laughter all come together to create a magical moment in time, frozen in this beautiful and enchanting image.
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