M. Molinari Oil on Hardboard Italy 1956 - Allegory of the Four Seasons, 1956

Features

Artist:  Mario Molinari (1903-1966)

Artwork title:  Allegoria delle quattro stagioni

Age:  20th Century / 1901 - 2000

Subject:  Caricatures, satirical drawings

Origin:  Italy

Artistic technique:  Painting

Technical specification:  Oil on Hardboard

Description : Allegoria delle quattro stagioni

Oil on hardboard. signed lower right. On the back on the frame, the Modenese address of the artist and the date of realization of the painting. Detaching himself from the purely satirical cartoon production, but maintaining his characteristic illustration style, the Modenese artist Mario Molinari wanted here to depict a sort of allegory of the four seasons, depicted by four female figures in clothes and contexts suited to the season they represent; in the center, dividing the scene into two paintings, there is the wind rose, leaning against a grape tendril, which marks the transition between summer and autumn. Moreover, some funny elements are also inserted here, such as the sweeper waiting for the last autumn leaf to fall, or caricatures, in the silhouettes that emphasize the feminine prowess and in their poses. Even the chromatic choice of pastel colors, on a monochromatic background that links all the figures, helps to give lightness to the drawing. The work is presented in a frame.

Product Condition:
Product in good condition, with small signs of wear.

Frame Size (cm):
Height: 71
Width: 161
Depth: 6

Artwork dimensions (cm):
Height: 60
Width: 150