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Summer, from The four seasons

Summer, from The four seasons
(1906-1908)

Medium
earthenware

Measurements
38.6 × 24.8 × 19.7 cm

Credit Line
National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne
Purchased with the assistance of the National Gallery Women's Association, 1997

Gallery location
Mid 20th Century Paintings & Decorative Arts Gallery
Level 2, NGV International

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Artwork Details

Inscription
impressed in top of base in rear: WK (monogram) / ... / .. / . MP (monogram)
painted (diagonally) in black on base: 'E/W
impressed (diagonally) (inverted) in base: I / MP (monogram) / WK (monogram) / ... / .. / . / 73
painted (diagonally) (inverted) in base: /4

Accession Number
1997.327

Department
International Decorative Arts

This digital record has been made available on NGV Collection Online through the generous support of Digitisation Champion Ms Carol Grigor through Metal Manufactures Limited

Physical description
Striding figure of a putto carrying a cornucopia of fruit and flowers, and standing on a circular base, made in white earthenware and glazed, with polychrome decoration including yellow for hair and drapery, the base green with a black edge, the cornucopia wth a grid pattern in gliding.