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The Pleasures of the Seasons: Autumn, c. 1730 (oil on copper mounted with masonite backing
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The Pleasures of the Seasons: Autumn, c. 1730 (oil on copper mounted with masonite backing
487843 The Pleasures of the Seasons: Autumn, c.1730 (oil on copper mounted with masonite backing) by Platzer, Johann Georg (1704-61); 38.1x54.6 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Autumn is the season of Bacchus, god of wine, shown here as a life-size sculpture holding a chalice and a staff bearing clusters of grapes. In the right distance, peasants labor in the vineyards. Drinking revelers and an overturned wooden bucket, from which luscious fruit spills onto the ground, manifest the bounty of autumn. Autumn is also the season of the hunt. At the right, a young hunter offers game to a seated maiden, who responds by giving him a bird she has taken from its cage. The caged bird is a well-established symbol of virginity, its escape from the cage indicating the fallen status of its owner.); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; Gift of Mrs. Walter H. Ude; Austrian, out of copyright
Media ID 23494560
© Minneapolis Institute of Art Gift of Mrs. Walter H. Ude / Bridgeman Images
Abundance Autumn Bacchus Merrymaking Pleasure Pleasures Revellers Revelry
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The Pleasures of the Seasons: Autumn, c. 1730" is a captivating oil painting by Johann Georg Platzer that beautifully captures the essence of autumn. In this artwork, Bacchus, the god of wine, takes center stage as a life-size sculpture holding a chalice and staff adorned with clusters of grapes. The scene depicts peasants toiling in vineyards in the distance while revelers enjoy their drinks amidst an abundance of luscious fruit spilling from an overturned wooden bucket. Autumn is not only associated with wine and harvest but also with hunting. A young hunter presents his game to a seated maiden who reciprocates by offering him a bird she has freed from its cage. This act symbolizes her loss of innocence as the caged bird represents virginity. Platzer's attention to detail brings this vibrant season to life, showcasing the joyous merrymaking and celebration that accompanies autumn's arrival. The painting exudes pleasure and abundance through its depiction of music, sculptures, food, and drink. This remarkable piece can be found at the Minneapolis Institute of Arts in Minnesota, USA. It was generously gifted by Mrs. Walter H. Ude and serves as a testament to Platzer's artistic prowess in capturing both natural beauty and human emotions within his work.
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