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May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Creator: William Holman Hunt
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May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Creator: William Holman Hunt
May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890, (1942). Dawn on the first day of May: the choristers of Magdalen College, Oxford, are singing a hymn to the rising sun. This ceremony of pagan origin was revived in the 1840s. Painting in the Lady Lever Art Gallery, Liverpool. From " English Music, by W. J. Turner. [Collins, London, 1942]
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Artistic Style Belfry Bell Tower Britain In Pictures Chorister Choristers College Collins Dawn Holman Holman Hunt Hunt Magdalen College Month Oxford Oxfordshire Pre Raphaelite Pre Raphaelite Brotherhood Social History Sunrise Turner Vocalist Walter J Walter J Turner Walter James Walter James Redfern Walter James Redfern Turner Walter James Turner William Collins William Collins And Sons William Collins Sons William Holman William Holman Hunt Choirmaster Magdalen Tower
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The print titled "May Morning on Magdalen Tower, 1888-1890" captures a captivating scene of dawn breaking on the first day of May. Painted by William Holman Hunt in 1942, this piece depicts the age-old tradition at Magdalen College, Oxford, where choristers gather to sing a hymn to welcome the rising sun. The ceremony itself has pagan origins but was revived in the 1840s. In this vibrant artwork displayed at the Lady Lever Art Gallery in Liverpool, we witness a moment frozen in time. The painting showcases a group of male choristers standing atop Magdalen Tower as they raise their voices harmoniously towards the sky. Surrounding them are blooming flowers and lush greenery that signify the arrival of summer. Hunt's meticulous attention to detail is evident in every brushstroke; from capturing the delicate features of each individual singer to portraying the majestic tower against a breathtaking sunrise backdrop. This oil painting beautifully encapsulates both nature and human expression. As we gaze upon this masterpiece, we are transported back to an era when traditions were cherished and celebrated with fervor. It serves as a reminder of our connection to nature and how music can elevate our spirits during moments of renewal and rebirth. Through its rich colors and historical significance, "May Morning on Magdalen Tower" invites us into an enchanting world where art intertwines with culture and tradition flourishes amidst changing times.
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