May Day

1948 · oil · Ralph Fasanella

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May Day by Ralph Fasanella, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) in Ramino Satin Black, living
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Framed paper, Ramino Satin Black · Living room
May Day by Ralph Fasanella, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, dining
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Dining
May Day by Ralph Fasanella, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) on canvas in Ramino Opaque White, restaurant
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Framed canvas, Ramino Opaque White · Restaurant
May Day

Story

Seen from above, a dense city street fills with marching bands, parade floats, and thousands of figures rendered in bold reds, blues, and greens, their massed presence surrounding tightly packed buildings during a May Day gathering. Ralph Fasanella painted this oil work in 1948. An American painter and trade unionist (1914–1997), he is also known for Subway Riders. The piece came to the Fenimore Art Museum as a gift from Ralph and Eva Fasanella.

Where it works

Warm-toned artwork suited to living rooms and dining rooms, and to restaurants, in a horizontal format.

CreatorRalph Fasanella
Year1948
Mediumoil
Original dimensions40 × 70 in
SKUfeni0010_frgc_1421
Archive IDrs:100:62311

Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, NY, Gift of Ralph and Eva Fasanella, N0052.1994 · © Estate of Ralph Fasanella