IN THE MUSEUMS : Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y.
November and December, XVIIIe century
(part of a set illustrating the months of the year)
Follower of Antoine Watteau,
second quarter 18th century
wood frame, painted yellow and gilded
Origin : Galerie Kraemer
Location : Metropolitan Museum of Art, N.Y.
One of a set of panels (22.225.1–.6) which probably formed a set of decoration for a room. Each panel represents two months of the year, depicting astrological signs and occupations appropriate to the seasons. November and December are represented by a hunting scene and a peasant woman stuffing sausages.
