We have already seen four busts representing the seasons on the facade of the Palace of the Marble Columns, in the quarter of New Venice.
Another set, this time of full figure statues, decorates a villa built around 1920 in “Corso Amedeo”. The building is now used as a kindergarten, obviously called “Quattro Stagioni” (Four Seasons).
As in “Via Borra” Spring and Summer are depicted as ladies, while Autumn and Winter are kindly reserved to men.
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That's a fancier Kindergarten than any Kindergarten in the USA I guess! Wonderful statuary!
Winter looks like an old man! I can understand that.
Another amazing structure...and I really appreciate the effort that went into making a building like this special.
I wonder if the kiddos ever come to appreciate that?
Vogon, the sculptures are beautiful. How big are they?
I definitely recommend enlarging these. So much detail to be seen. Thank you, VP.
Beautiful!
Men do seem to always get the nastier weather in these statues. ;)
Mr. Winter does not look happy -- that must be because he has to spend it outside. Or, if he is inside, he must listen to noisy children. Maybe that's what he is doing with his hand, saying "Quiet, quiet!"
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Beautiful shots !! Architecture is lovely !! What an amazing post !!Unseen Rajasthan
Beautiful! I didn't know there were statues like this depicting the seasons. I'm sure the building itself is grand. It's a building for a kindergarten? wow.
Has to be the most beautiful kindergarden in the world.
I think Mr. Winter is the one with a vision for our future. A bold leader-to-be!
I am so used to the Quattro Stagioni being a type of pizza! I like these four seasons a bit better. :)
That's so interesting that spring and summer are female and fall and winter are male. Hmmmmmmm. I'm not sure how I feel about that. :)
A bit of Vivaldi and a pizza with this...
I like the way you choosed to display the photos on this post. Everything is great but I especially like the details under the roof. Really nice building!
Ah, women...
Nice series of shots, I'd like some Monteverdi with this and some lemon veal. Please.
@ Luis Gomez - Almost life size, I guess...
@ Halcyon - My thought always goes to pizza!
@ ciel - I have a final and rare set of all-women seasons...
Facinating statues! I wonder why they are a facing to the right? :)
Beautiful. Just beautiful. I love sculptures and paintings of the four seasons, and the Italians have created by far the best ones.
@ Kaori - You are right, I didn't notice this at first and really don't know why...
Very interesting and fun! Nice series.
Beautiful series. While the women and Autumn look rather content, Winter definitely looks the saddest, I can see looks of despair on his face. I guess it's bad to be Winter! :)
Autumn is cute - reminds me of Dionysus.
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