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Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
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Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Artist: Teniers, David, the Younger (1610-1690)
Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644. Found in the collection of the National Gallery, London
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Country Side Daily David Everyday Family Life Farmer Farmer Woman Four Seasons Harvest Harvesters Harvesting Oil On Copper Peasant Peasant Family Peasant Life Peasant Woman Peasants Reaper Reapers Seasons Sickle Teniers The Younger 1610 1690 Weekday Wheat Wheat Field
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Summer (From the series The Four Seasons), c. 1644, captures the essence of a vibrant and bustling harvest season in Flanders. This exquisite painting by David Teniers, the Younger, showcases the daily life of hardworking peasants in a wheat field. The artist's attention to detail is evident as he portrays farmers laboring under the scorching sun, their sickles poised to cut down golden stalks of wheat. Dressed in traditional attire, these diligent reapers are immersed in their task while maintaining a sense of unity and family spirit. Teniers' mastery lies not only in his ability to depict realistic scenes but also infuse them with allegorical elements. Through this piece, he pays homage to both mythology and literature by presenting an idyllic countryside setting that symbolizes abundance and prosperity associated with summer. Displayed at the National Gallery in London, this oil on copper artwork transports viewers back to a time when peasant life was intertwined with nature's rhythms. It serves as a reminder of our connection to the land and how it sustains us through its bountiful offerings. As we admire 'Summer, ' we are invited into a world where hard work meets joyous celebration—a timeless representation of human resilience and gratitude for nature's gifts.
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