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Carl Müller (1818 Darmstadt - 1893 Bad Neuenahr) after Philipp Veit (1793 Berlin - 1877 Mainz): The Fat Years, fresco in the Casa Bartholdy in Rome Allegory of abundance and harvest in a harmonious setting, 1836, Etching Technique: Etching on Paper Inscription: Lower right signed in the printing plate: "C. Müller sc.". Inscribed in the printing plate: "Veit. / Die fetten Jahre. / Les années grasses". Lower right dated: "1836". Date: 1836 Description: The painting shows an allegorical scene with a central female figure, depicted as a mother, holding two children in her arms. She is seated on a throne of fruit and leaves, flanked by other figures busily at work. On the left are two women with baskets, apparently bringing in the harvest, while on the right is a child with a basket full of fruit. A peacock sits majestically behind the central figure, indicating wealth and abundance. The composition is framed by a richly decorated arch of fruit and plants. The depiction is linear and rich in detail, with clear light illuminating the scene and emphasising the abundance of nature. Keywords: Allegory; Fullness; Harvest; Mother; Children; Peacock; Fruit; Wealth; Nature; Labour; Family; Symbolism; Bow; Throne; Women; Baskets; Light; Linearity; Richness of detail; Harmony; 19th century; Nazarene; Allegorical; Italy, Rome (Latium); Size: Paper: 27,4 cm x 41,4 cm (10,8 x 16,3 in), Depiction: 18,2 cm x 37,0 cm (7,2 x 14,6 in)