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Allegorie des douze mois de l annee. (Allegory Of The Twelve Months Of The Year). Douze personnages (enfants, femme, homme), chacun singularise par un accessoire symbolique ou un detail de son costume
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Allegorie des douze mois de l annee. (Allegory Of The Twelve Months Of The Year). Douze personnages (enfants, femme, homme), chacun singularise par un accessoire symbolique ou un detail de son costume
FIA5379844 Allegorie des douze mois de l annee. (Allegory Of The Twelve Months Of The Year). Douze personnages (enfants, femme, homme), chacun singularise par un accessoire symbolique ou un detail de son costume, font une ronde autour d un vieil homme couronne, accoude sur un sablier. Oeuvre de Alexei (Alexis) Gavrilovich Venetsianov (1780-1847), gravure sur cuivre et aquarelle, 1808. Art russe, 19e siecle, romantisme. State Russian Museum, Saint Petersbourg. by Venetsianov, Aleksei Gavrilovich (1780-1847); State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia; Photo © Fine Art Images
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This print titled "Allegory Of The Twelve Months Of The Year" by Alexei Gavrilovich Venetsianov takes us on a journey through time and symbolism. In this 19th-century Russian artwork, twelve distinct characters - children, women, and men - encircle an elderly crowned man leaning on an hourglass. Each figure is uniquely distinguished by a symbolic accessory or costume detail. The vibrant colors bring life to this romantic piece of art as the figures engage in a joyful dance. It seems like they are choreographed in perfect harmony, playing a parlour game that transcends cultural boundaries. This image captures the essence of unity and celebration. As we observe closely, we can sense the passage of time represented by the hourglass held firmly by the old man. It reminds us that each month has its own significance and purpose within the grander scheme of life. Venetsianov's engraving technique adds depth to this enchanting scene while his use of watercolors enhances its delicate beauty. Through this artwork, he invites us to reflect upon our own experiences with childhood, seasons changing, and the eternal flow of time. Displayed at State Russian Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia; this print serves as a testament to both Russian artistry and Venetsianov's unique talent for capturing emotion through visual storytelling.
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