Page 68 - cn - fg -The Spirit of Belvoir -studio format 2024 Palm Beach brochure 19-10-2023

Originally the Statue Garden was part of Elizabeth’s Italian hillside setting,
which was created in the early 1800’s after a tour of Italy with her husband John.
It was in 1906 that violet the 8th Duchess revised Elizabeth’s Italian setting by
creating a new Rose Garden and reworking the lower level to form the Statue
Garden -both being in keeping with the Italian aesthetic.

The early morning light created a visually enchanting scene. The effect of back
lighting creating the merging of form and colour in shafts of light, along with the
female statues depicting the Four Seasons which appear with their respective
sculpted narrative of the season .

The spring planting and vibrancy of blossom and freshness of new leaves
animated the scene. The painting celebrates nature’s energy and vibrancy.

FG 141299
“The Four Seasons.”

‘En plein air’, Oil on Panel: 20x30 inches