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Allegorical figure of summer with sickle and wheat
Allegorical wall painting of summer from the east of the atrium of Regio IX.V.11. She carries a sickle and wheat. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei (The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii), Leipzig, 1881. Allegorical wall painting of summer from the east of the atrium of Regio IX.V.11. She carries a sickle and wheat. Chromolithograph by Victor Steeger after an illustration by Geremia Discanno from Emile Presuhns Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei (The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii), Leipzig, 1881
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Allegorical Atrium Belles Civilization Discanno Emile Geremia Harvest Peintures Plan Plus Presuhn Regio Sickle Steeger Victor Wheat
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This chromolithograph depicts an allegorical figure of Summer, as portrayed in an ancient Roman wall painting discovered in the atrium of Regio IX.V.11 in Pompeii. The woman is elegantly dressed and adorned with flowers, symbolizing the abundance and vitality of the season. In her right hand, she holds a sickle, a tool used for reaping crops during harvest time. In her left hand, she cradles a sheaf of wheat, representing the fruitfulness and prosperity of the land. This beautiful and intricately detailed image is a testament to the rich artistic heritage of the Roman civilization. The painting was originally discovered during the excavation of Pompeii in the late 19th century and was later reproduced as a chromolithograph by Victor Steeger, based on an illustration by Geremia Discanno. This reproduction is taken from Emile Presuhn's publication, "Les Plus Belles Peintures de Pompei" (The Most Beautiful Paintings of Pompeii), published in Leipzig, Germany in 1881. The image provides a glimpse into the daily life and artistic sensibilities of the ancient Romans, offering a fascinating window into their culture and traditions. The painting's discovery in an atrium, or central courtyard, of a Roman townhouse suggests that it was a prominent and cherished feature of the home. The image of Summer with her sickle and wheat was likely used as a decorative element, symbolizing the bounty and prosperity of the season and the importance of agriculture in Roman society. Today, this beautiful and intricately detailed image continues to captivate and inspire, offering a glimpse into the rich artistic and cultural heritage of the ancient Roman world.
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