Who created "Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons"?

Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons was created by Larson workshop in c. 1730 - c. 1750.

What medium is "Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons"?

Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons is lead with traces of paint.

Is "Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons" in the public domain?

Yes, Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons

Q: When was "Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons" created?

This artwork was created c. 1730 - c. 1750.

Larson workshop

c. 1730 - c. 1750

Medium

lead with traces of paint

Dimensions

19; 16; 44; 7.5

About this artwork

…; unspecified private garden, Rotterdam;{Note RMA.} from the dealer F.J. Peters, Tilburg, with BK-16447-A to -C, fl. 1,200 for all four, to the museum, 1950

Art Historical Context

This lead sculpture, titled *Allegory of Winter* and created by the Larson workshop around 1730–1750, forms part of a four-piece series representing the seasons. Standing 44 cm tall and weighing 7.5 kg, the figure was designed as a garden ornament, its traces of original paint hinting at a once-vivid surface meant to withstand outdoor conditions. Lead’s malleability allowed artisans to capture fine details while keeping pieces light enough for placement in private estates. In 18th-century Europe, allegories of the seasons were popular decorative elements in formal gardens, evoking the rhythms...

Allegory of Winter, from a Series of the Four Seasons

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