Autumn and Winter

early 17th century

German 17th Century

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The sculpture depicts two figures, likely women, shown in a dynamic, flowing motion. Both figures are adorned in draped garments that appear to be billowing, emphasizing movement. They are carrying what seem to be wreaths or garlands in their hands. The sculpture has a verdigris patina, suggesting it is made of bronze and aged over time. The relief sculpture renders the figures in a three-dimensional manner, making them appear as if they are emerging from the flat background while maintaining detailed intricacies in the hair and clothing.

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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    bronze//Dark brown patina

  • Credit Line

    Samuel H. Kress Collection

  • Dimensions

    overall: 9.6 x 8.7 cm (3 3/4 x 3 7/16 in.) gross weight: 159 gr

  • Accession Number

    1957.14.543


Artwork history & notes

Provenance

Gustave Dreyfus [1837-1914], Paris; his estate; purchased 1930 by (Duveen Brothers, Inc., London and New York); purchased 1945 by the Samuel H. Kress Foundation, New York; gift 1957 to NGA.

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Bibliography

1931

  • Ricci, Seymour de. The Gustave Dreyfus Collection. Reliefs and Plaquettes. Oxford, 1931. vol.II, 409.

1965

  • Pope-Hennessy, John W. Renaissance Bronzes from the Samuel H. Kress Collection: Reliefs, Plaquettes, Statuettes, Utensils and Mortars. London, 1965: no. 453.

1983

  • Wilson, Carolyn C. Renaissance Small Bronze Sculpture and Associated Decorative Arts at the National Gallery of Art. Washington, 1983: 162, no. 22.

Wikidata ID

Q63814894

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