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STATUES OF THE FOUR SEASONS, WINTER

Creator(s): Unknown


About this object

Four statues in lead, depicting the four seasons. Summer is shown as a young boy holding on top of his head a basket filled with leaves. Autumn also holds leaves on top of his head and he has s shawl around his shoulders and a sash around his hips. Spring is draped with a shawl, and his lowered arms hold a bouquet to his side. Winter is clutching a lion skin around himself and is shivering. From the prototypes of JB White.

Object name:
STATUES OF THE FOUR SEASONS, WINTER
Made from:
Lead
Made in:
England
Date made:
18th c.
Size:
H. 59 in., W. 13 in., D. 13 in.

Detailed information for this item

Catalog number:
72.30.1
Class:
GARDEN
Signature marks:
Credit line:
Bequest of Marjorie Merriweather Post, 1973