May-Day in London
1784
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
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William Blake
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
May-Day in London is a 1784 by William Blake, a Romanticism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This crowded scene shows a wild street party in London. People are dancing, drinking, and playing music—some even hold signs for shops or events. A dog lies on the ground, while others laugh, clink glasses, or wave flags. The buildings in the background have signs like "Pantheon Concert" and "Shave for a Penny." The title *May-Day in London* hints this celebrates May Day, an old spring festival. Blake drew it as a busy, joyful mess—no quiet corners here. Want to see more of Blake’s work? Check out William Blake (British, 1757–1827).
William Blake (28 November 1757 – 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter and printmaker.
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