Figure of Autumn
Unknown Artist
1830–70
Medium
Parian porcelain
Dimensions
H. 13 1/8 in. (33.3 cm)
Classification
Figure
Culture
American
Department
The American Wing
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
Gift of Dr. Charles W. Green, 1947
Accession Number
47.90.147
Tags
Art Historical Context
Nestled in The American Wing of the Metropolitan Museum of Art the *Figure of Autumn* (1830–70) captivates with its graceful portrayal of a woman embodying the bountiful season. Crafted by an unknown American artist, this 13 1/8-inch (33.3 cm) sculpture likely features the figure amid clusters of grapes, evoking harvest abundance and the classical tradition of personifying the seasons as elegant female forms. Parian porcelain, the medium's hallmark, mimics the soft translucency of Parian from the Greek island of Paros, making high-relief sculptural details accessible without the heft or cost ...