Eugène Auger (1847-1922) - De Allegorie van de winter

This little work is based on the series The Four Seasons by the Brussels painter David Teniers the Younger (1610-1690). Around 1644 he made a painting of the old man cloaked in velvet and fur who leans forward to warm his hands at a hearth brazier. His face is furrowed and wrinkled but his hat with fur wings gives the impression of speed and strength, like a winter wind.

About the artist:

This 19th-century piece can be attributed to the French artist and illustrator Eugène Auger (1847-1922) who became best known for his architectural drawings and book illustrations. As the son of a lampmaker and tinworker he initially studied in Reims. He completed his education in Paris and in 1881 took over the family business. After his retirement Auger retired to Trigny, where he could devote himself to his passion for drawing and painting. He completed commissions for a number of local publications including a Répertoire Archéologique of the city of Reims. His best-known paintings were made on commission for Hugues Krafft for the Musée Le Vergeur.

Condition report: This painting and its accompanying frame are in good condition and show no visible signs of damage.