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Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille
Music sheet cover for the Queen of the May Quadrille, composed by the French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien (1812-1860), and dedicated to Mrs Robert Arkwright (the actress Frances Crawford Kemble). An allegorical female figure is depicted to represent the month of May, wearing a pink chiffon dress and with bare feet. She is wearing pink roses in her hair, and holds up a garland of roses with which to crown the lucky girl chosen to be Queen of the May
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Media ID 4459065
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1840s Allegorical Allegory Antoine Arkwright Bare Chiffon Conductor Crawford Custom Decollete Dedicated Feet Frances Garland Jullien Kemble Month Neckline Quadrille Ringlet Ringlets Roses Season Seasons Sheet Spring Symbol Symbolism Tradition Traditions
Greetings Card (A5)
Introducing the enchanting selection of greeting cards from Media Storehouse, featuring the exquisite "Music sheet cover for Queen of the May Quadrille" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online. This elegant design is a charming tribute to the timeless beauty of classical music. Composed by the renowned French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien and dedicated to the celebrated actress Frances Crawford Kemble as Mrs. Robert Arkwright, this music sheet cover transports us back in time to an era of grace and sophistication. Perfect for music lovers or for those seeking a touch of elegance in their correspondence, these cards are sure to impress with their captivating vintage charm.
Create your own greetings card. Size when folded is A5 (14.5x21cm or 5.7x8.3 inches)
Greetings Cards suitable for Birthdays, Weddings, Anniversaries, Graduations, Thank You and much more
Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 14.5cm x 21cm (5.7" x 8.3")
Estimated Product Size is 29cm x 21cm (11.4" x 8.3")
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.
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This exquisite music sheet cover, dating back to the 1840s, showcases the enchanting composition of the "Queen of the May Quadrille" by the renowned French conductor Louis Antoine Jullien. Dedicated to the celebrated actress Frances Crawford Kemble, as Mrs. Robert Arkwright, this musical piece pays homage to the tradition of choosing a Queen of the May during the spring season. The allegorical figure depicted on the cover represents the month of May, dressed in a stunning pink chiffon gown, with bare feet adorned in pink roses. Her ringlet curls are crowned with a garland of roses, symbolizing the blooming season and the joyous custom. The delicate pink border, intricate decorative elements, and the low-cut decollete neckline add to the early Victorian style and elegance of the design. This music sheet cover is a beautiful testament to the rich history of music, tradition, and symbolism during the 19th century.
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