- Henry Heerup
- Årstiderne (The Seasons)
- Lithograph
- 14.25 x 40 in
- Framed: 23.125 x 49 in
- Signature: Signed at lower right, titled Årstiderne at lower left
- Inv: 1991-LITH-052
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In this sprawling print, Henry Heerup guides us through the circular journey of the year. From the blooming sunflower of summer to the snow covered evergreen of winter, the composition is a vibrant celebration of life’s natural rhythms. It reflects the CoBrA movement's core belief that art should be as instinctive and essential as the changing seasons themselves.
There are whimsical details tucked into each part of this work: a snowman with a clockwork key, a child playing with a striped ball, and a cyclist (a self-portrait of Heerup) pedaling under a shooting star. By weaving these everyday subjects into a larger narrative, Heerup reminds us that there is a quiet, dreamlike wonder to be found in every month of the year.
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