Winter

Date1751

After work by David Teniers

Engraver Paul Angier

OriginEngland, London

MediumLine engraving and etching with period color

DimensionsOverall: 10 × 7 1/2in. (25.4 × 19.1cm)

Credit LineMuseum Purchase

Object number1961-170,4

DescriptionLower margin reads: "D. Teniers pinx.t/ P. Angier sculp.t/ WINTER."
Label TextThis print is one of a set of four depicting allegorical representations of the four seasons based on paintings by David Teniers (now in the collection of the Natural Gallery, London). In this winter scene an old man is seen at a table set up on a pond. He is heavily clothed. Before him are dishes from which he eats. To the rear figures can be seen ice skating.