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The May-pole, 1866. Artist: Charles CousenThe May-pole, 1866. 19th century imagining of Elizabethans celebrating May Day, an annual European tradition thought to have originated as a pagan fertility rite
Shrine of the Parbutty Temple at Poonah, 1876. Creator: UnknownShrine of the Parbutty Temple at Poonah, 1876. The future King Edward VII visits India. 'The temple of the Hindoo goddess Parbutty, or Paravati, the wife of Shiva
Behind the Screen, c. 1673 / 81. Creator: Hishikawa MoronobuBehind the Screen, c. 1673/81
The Sinfulness of Mankind, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Cornelis Galle IThe Sinfulness of Mankind, late 16th-early 17th century
Courtesans with fan and flute, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century. Creator: UnknownCourtesans with fan and flute, Qing dynasty, 17th-18th century. Formerly attributed to Zhang Gui
La Nuit (Night), 1780s. Creator: Nicolas-Francois RegnaultLa Nuit (Night), 1780s
Raising the May Pole, c1862. Artist: E GoodallRaising the May Pole, c1862. Men haul the pole into position for May Day, an annual European tradition thought to have originated as a pagan fertility rite
Raising the May-Pole, c1854. Artist: E GoodallRaising the May-Pole, c1854. Villagers raise a traditional maypole
Syntax Star-gazing, c1815. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonSyntax Star-gazing, c1815. Dr Syntax showing a young woman the stars with a small refracting telescope typical of this date, while a manservant trips over a dog and falls headlong down the stairs
Roman Phallic AmuletRoman phallic amulet made of bone in the Dorset County Museum
Milkmaid after the painting of G. Dou in the Cabinet of Mr. Poullain, mid-17th centuryMilkmaid after the painting of G.Dou in the Cabinet of Mr. Poullain, mid-17th century
Choice of Songs put into Music by M. de la Borde, ca. 1773Choice of Songs put into Music by M. de la Borde, ca.1773. C ette touchante yvresse / Ne dit rien a ton coeur