Artwork
Summer and Spring
Summer and Spring is an oil painting by the Rococo painting artist Anton Kern. It dates from 1747 and is held in the collection of the Hermitage Museum.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1747, *Summer and Spring* is an oil painting by Anton Kern, a Bohemian artist primarily recognized for religious and historical works, yet here exploring the Rococo style.
Subject & Meaning
The painting embodies seasonal themes through figurative and landscape elements, aligning with Rococo's emphasis on light, ornamental motifs.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work adopts the characteristic Rococo approach, marked by a shift towards lighter, more decorative aesthetics in Kern's oeuvre.
History & Provenance
*Summer and Spring* is housed in the State Hermitage Museum, with Kern's activity spanning the early to mid-18th century, predominantly in religious and historical genres.
Artist & collection
Artist
Anton Kern or Körne (12 December 1709 - 8 June 1747) was a Bohemian-born painter; primarily of religious and historical scenes.
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