1912
Oil on canvas
142 х 118

In the Seasons series of pictures, Larionov strives to simplify the artistic language as much as possible by modelling it on the drawings of cavemen or children. In his research into the origins of art, the artist tries to discover the very first and the purest creative impulse, to reclaim for the image and word their ancient magic essence. The picture's background is done in yellow colour, which suggests associations with the warmth of the sun, yolk, dandelion. Spring, as the artist sees it, is physical sensation of warmth that fills the world. All characters in the picture are reduced to universal symbols. Endearing creatures are awakening to life. At the bottom are the first people: Adam and Eve. In the top square "flutter" the primeval "Venus" and two winged creatures, not unlike Cupids, as if they were the sun and its two rays. A verse to the left reminds of the original kinship between the word and image. Rigorous constructing of the composition and careful selection of depictive devices make it obvious that we are dealing with a skilful stylization of primitive art.

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