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Spring, 1641 (etching)
XJF407359 Spring, 1641 (etching) by Hollar, Wenceslaus (1607-77); Private Collection; (add.info.: from a set of 4 female figures symbolising the four seasons; background shows a mansion with walled garden similar to 407355; this was identified in 2010 as Tart Hall, near St. Jamess Park; designed in the Palladian style by George Gage (c.1582-1638) for Aletheia Talbot, Countess of Arundel (c.1582-1654) wife of the Collector Earl and herself a noted collector and connoisseur; Tart Hall (demolished in 1726) housed her collection and was also the home of her and her husbands protege, Hollar; the muff in the open drawer is symbolic of the end of winter and the arrival of spring; ); Czech, out of copyright
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Bouquet Coach Curls Hope Promise Silk Tulips Verses Walled Garden Allegorical Poems Verse
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This etching by Wenceslaus Hollar, titled "Spring, 1641" transports us to a world of beauty and renewal. Part of a set depicting the four seasons, this particular print showcases a scene filled with symbolism and elegance. In the background, we glimpse Tart Hall, an exquisite mansion with a walled garden reminiscent of tranquility. Designed in the Palladian style by George Gage for Aletheia Talbot, Countess of Arundel, Tart Hall was not only home to her impressive collection but also served as a haven for Hollar himself. The central figure represents spring's arrival - hope and promise personified. Adorned in fashionable silk attire adorned with tulips and roses, she exudes grace and sophistication. Her curls cascade delicately around her face as she holds a bouquet of flowers symbolizing nature's rebirth. A coach drawn by horses stands nearby, hinting at journeys yet to be taken under the warm sun. The open drawer reveals a muff—a symbolic gesture marking winter's end—making way for spring's gentle embrace. Accompanying this visual masterpiece are verses that celebrate the season’s poetry and evoke feelings of joyous anticipation. This etching captures both the essence of springtime and the artistic brilliance of its creator.
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