1812
oil
canvas
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
Abundance is a 1812 oil by Pierre Paul Prud'hon, held at Museum of Fine Arts Boston.
This painting depicts two women, one standing and the other seated. The standing woman is dressed in a purple robe and holds a horn, while the seated woman wears a white dress and blue headscarf. The background of the painting is a warm, golden color. The women in the painting are shown in a classical style, with the standing woman appearing to be a personification of abundance. The horn she holds is likely a symbol of plenty and fertility. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this work, you might want to look up Pierre Paul Prud'hon.
Pierre-Paul Prud'hon (French pronunciation: , 4 April 1758 – 16 February 16, 1823) was a French Neo-classical painter and draughtsman best known in his own time for his allegorical paintings and portraits, now for his drawings.
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