January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year)

Follower of Antoine Watteau French

On view at The Met Fifth Avenue in Gallery 551

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. January and February are represented by an old man and Harlequin warming themselves in front of a fire, above, and a skater, below. The figures of Pierrot, Harlequin and a putto with a tambourine allude to Carnival.

January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French

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January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French
January and February (part of a set illustrating the months of the year), Follower of Antoine Watteau (French, Valenciennes 1684–1721 Nogent-sur-Marne), Oil on panel; wood frame, painted yellow and gilded, French

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