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The Four Seasons, by Wenceslaus Hollar, 1641

The Four Seasons

Wenceslaus Hollar

1641

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

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Overview

The Four Seasons is a 1641 by Wenceslaus Hollar, a Baroque work, depicting Bohemia, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?
Wenceslaus Hollar
When & what style?
1641 · Baroque
Where can I see it?
Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a woman standing in front of a window, holding a fan in her right hand. She is wearing a dress with puffy sleeves and a head covering. The window has a view of a body of water, and there are curtains on either side. The woman is also holding a pair of gloves in her left hand, and there is a melon on the table in front of her. The woman's face is serious, and she is looking straight ahead. The background of the painting is light, and the overall mood is calm. The woman's clothing and the style of the painting suggest that it is from the Baroque period. The painting is held at The Cleveland Museum of Art.

About the artist

Portrait of Wenceslaus Hollar
Artist

Wenceslaus Hollar

Wenceslaus Hollar (Czech: Václav Hollar (Czech pronunciation: ), German: Wenzel Hollar; 23 July 1607 – 25 March 1677) was a Czech engraver, etcher and painter.

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