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Source Description
Made in the court of Louis XIII (1610-1643), cabinets such as this combine elements of Italian decoration and Flemish furniture making. Classical and mythological elements were significant during his epoch, giving furniture of this period classical motifs. Many cabinets were imported into France from Italy in large numbers during the 17th century and played a large role in developing the style of French cabinet makers. For another fine example of French cabinetry at the Walters Art Museum see 65.19.
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Document identity
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1761
label
Cabinet with Allegorical Figures of the Seasons
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1761
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title
Cabinet with Allegorical Figures of the Seasons
description
Made in the court of Louis XIII (1610-1643), cabinets such as this combine elements of Italian decoration and Flemish furniture making. Classical and mythological elements were significant during his epoch, giving furniture of this period classical motifs. Many cabinets were imported into France from Italy in large numbers during the 17th century and played a large role in developing the style of French cabinet makers. For another fine example of French cabinetry at the Walters Art Museum see 65.19.
provenance
Gaillard [date and mode of acquistion unknown]; Gaillard Sale, Paris, June 8, 1904, no. 52; Henry Walters, Baltimore [date and mode of acquisition unknown]; Walters Art Museum, 1931, by bequest.
date
ca. 1580-1620 (Baroque)
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CC0
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en
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Wood
cabinets (case furniture)
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1
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1
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import
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cm
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224.5
height
117.5
depth
48.5
dimensionsRaw
H: 88 3/8 x W: 46 1/4 x D: 19 1/8 in. (224.5 x 117.5 x 48.5 cm)
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16670
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carved and inlaid walnut wood, marble
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6229
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BAR
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13
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photo
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