Winter 1737 - 1775

"Winter," an anonymous etching from 1737-1775, depicts a young man in winter clothing holding a rifle and an axe, seated on a decorative scrollwork. The artwork is part of a series of etchings, each representing a different season. This particular image embodies the harshness of winter, with its icy and rugged details. The scrollwork serves as a symbolic representation of the season, while the figure suggests the activities associated with the winter months. This print from the Rijksmuseum, measuring 229 mm in height and 184 mm in width, exemplifies the use of etching in 18th-century art.