February
1894-1896
Eugène Grasset captures the chilly transition of late winter in this charming Art Nouveau illustration for the month of February. A stylish woman, bundled up in a fur-trimmed coat and a flowing green skirt, tends to bare branches with pruning shears, while delicate white snowdrops bloom at her feet—a perfect symbol of spring's impending arrival. The text 'Février' floats in a sun-like medallion, framing the scene with the decorative elegance typical of the 1890s. This piece is part of a famous series of calendar illustrations that helped define the Art Nouveau style in France.
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