“Allegory of Summer,” an allegorical painting created between 1936 and 1937 by Zinaida Serebriakova, is a notable piece in the Art Deco movement. The artwork depicts a sensuous representation of summer, featuring a map adorned with graceful curves and an elegant female figure embodying the season’s essence.
At the forefront of the composition is a captivating female figure, partially draped in green fabric, suggesting both vitality and abundance. She is posed languidly, with wheat sheaves at her side, symbolizing harvest and fertility. The backdrop is a richly detailed map highlighting important locations such as “Londres” (London) and “Flandres” (Flanders), framed by elaborate scrollwork which further emphasizes the painting’s luxurious Art Deco style. This composition masterfully blends cartography with allegory, creating a visual feast that epitomizes the opulence and elegance characteristic of Serebriakova’s oeuvre.
