Framed Print : Washing in Dew
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Washing in Dew
The fair maid who, the first of May, goes to the fields at break of day, and washes in dew from the hawthorn tree, will ever after handsome be
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12"x10" Modern Frame
Bring the timeless beauty of nature into your home with our Framed Prints from Media Storehouse. This exquisite piece, titled "Washing in Dew" by Rights Managed from Mary Evans Prints Online, captures the essence of spring with its image of a fair maiden washing in the dew-kissed hawthorn tree. Delight in the enchanting scene and the promise of eternal beauty that it brings. Our Framed Prints are made with high-quality materials, ensuring a stunning display that will last for years to come.
10x8 Print in an MDF Wooden Frame with 180 gsm Satin Finish Paper. Glazed using shatter proof thin plexi glass. Frame thickness is 1 inch and depth 0.75 inch. Fluted cardboard backing held with clips. Supplied ready to hang with sawtooth hanger and rubber bumpers. Spot clean with a damp cloth. Packaged foam wrapped in a card.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.4cm x 25.4cm (10" x 10")
Estimated Product Size is 25.4cm x 30.5cm (10" x 12")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with landscape (horizontal) or portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
Washing in Dew
EDITORS COMMENTS
is a captivating image that embodies the essence of ancient folklore and the allure of nature. This evocative photograph, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back in time to an era when superstitions and traditions held great significance in people's daily lives. The image features a fair maiden, clad in a flowing white gown, standing beside a hawthorn tree at the break of day. With a basin in hand, she leans over a crystal-clear stream, her reflection shimmering in the water. The dew-laden hawthorn branches, heavy with droplets, frame her figure, as if to bestow their magical properties upon her. This scene is a visual representation of a popular English folk superstition that holds that washing in the dew from a hawthorn tree on the first of May ensures the washer's beauty and handsomeness for the rest of the year. The hawthorn tree, with its prickly leaves and white blossoms, has long been associated with love, fertility, and protection. The historical significance of this photograph lies in its ability to capture the essence of a bygone era, when people believed in the power of nature to bestow blessings and ward off evil. The image is a testament to the enduring allure of folklore and the deep connection between humans and the natural world. As we gaze upon this enchanting scene, we are transported to a time when life moved at a slower pace, and the simple pleasures of nature held the key to happiness and well-being. The photograph is a beautiful reminder of the power of tradition, the magic of nature, and the timeless allure of a fair maid washing in the dew.
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