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An Allegory of Autumn: A Fruit and Vegetable Stall above the Weinmarkt in Frankfurt
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An Allegory of Autumn: A Fruit and Vegetable Stall above the Weinmarkt in Frankfurt
827725 An Allegory of Autumn: A Fruit and Vegetable Stall above the Weinmarkt in Frankfurt, (oil on canvas) by Flegel, Georg (1566-1638); 169.6x236.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Allegory of Autumn: A Fruit and Vegetable Stall above the Weinmarkt in Frankfurt. Georg Flegel (1566-1638) & Lucas van Valkenborch (1535-1597). Oil on canvas. 169.6 x 236.6cm.); Photo eChristies Images; German, out of copyright
Media ID 22485002
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Accessories Active Artist Flemish Artist German Autumn Autumnal Bargaining Business Carrying On Head Exchange Fall Flemish Artist Frankfurt German Art German Artist Hesse Medium Group Medium Group Of People Mid 16th Century Mid Sixteenth Century Negotiating Negotiation Old Master Paintings Old Masters Personal Accessory Physical Activity Poultry Seller Stall Street Seller Street Trader Street Vendor Trader Tradesperson Trading Trek Vegetable Vegetables Vendor Accessory Allegorical Flegel Occupation Tradesman Tradesmen
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This print captures the essence of autumn in a bustling fruit and vegetable stall above the Weinmarkt in Frankfurt. Painted by Georg Flegel, an esteemed German artist from the 16th century, this oil on canvas masterpiece depicts a vibrant scene filled with activity and trade. The composition showcases a medium group of people engaging in negotiations and bargaining. Women are seen actively participating alongside men, highlighting their role in commerce during this time period. The street vendor skillfully displays an array of colorful fruits and vegetables, enticing passersby to make their purchases. Amidst the lively atmosphere, one cannot help but notice the allegorical elements incorporated into the painting. Symbolizing abundance and harvest, various seasonal items such as baskets overflowing with produce contribute to its overall meaning. Flegel's attention to detail is evident throughout every brushstroke, capturing not only human figures but also animals like poultry that were commonly sold at marketplaces during this era. The warm tones used evoke a sense of nostalgia for autumnal days gone by. Displayed within a private collection today, this artwork serves as a testament to Flegel's talent as well as his contribution to German art history. Through this print from Fine Art Finder by Bridgeman Images, viewers can appreciate both the beauty of nature's bounty and the cultural significance of trade during the sixteenth century.
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