After Pierre-Auguste Cot, Springtime

Artist: After Pierre-Auguste Cot
Title: Springtime
Date: Reproduction
Medium: Print
Dimensions: Frame: 41 x 29 1/4 in. (104.1 x 74.3 cm); Image: 35 1/2 x 23 1/4 in. (90.2 x 59 cm)
Signature: Signed "Jenneg" lower right

Description:
A reproduction of Pierre-Auguste Cot’s iconic masterpiece Springtime, this work captures the timeless charm and elegance of the original. The painting depicts a flirtatious young couple in a serene, classicizing setting, rendered with exceptional technical finesse in the academic style. The figures, dressed in flowing classical robes, exude youthful innocence and romantic intrigue as they perch on a swing surrounded by lush foliage.

The original Springtime, exhibited at the Salon of 1873, was Pierre-Auguste Cot’s crowning achievement. Its widespread acclaim led to numerous reproductions, making it a symbol of 19th-century academic art. This reproduction, signed "Jenneg" in the lower right, preserves the enchanting atmosphere and meticulous detailing that made Cot’s work so admired.

About the Original Artist:
Pierre-Auguste Cot (1837–1883) was a French academic painter who trained under some of the most celebrated artists of his era, including Alexandre Cabanel and William-Adolphe Bouguereau. His works reflect the refined, polished style of the academic tradition, with themes of love, beauty, and youth often taking center stage. Cot rose to fame with his Springtime and The Storm, earning him medals and the prestigious title of Chevalier of the Legion of Honour. Despite his premature death at 46, Cot’s legacy endures through his captivating depictions of romanticism and technical mastery.

This framed reproduction brings a piece of Cot’s artistry to your collection, offering a window into the elegance of 19th-century French academic art.