Love or loathe it, Fall is truly a treat for the senses. Its arrival brings in a refreshing breeze after a long hot summer, where the nights begin to shorten until there are no leaves left on the trees. In art, Fall often represents the notions of decline and rebirth, illustrated by the falling of the leaves before new ones grow.
The season is a recurring theme throughout art history. It has inspired an endless number of artists with its rich chromatic range. With colours ranging from oak brown to forest green through to bright vermilion and mustard yellow, it's a chance to capture the shades of nature. Thanks to its glowing hues and golden light, Fall is often considered the prettiest season of the year.
There are many interpretations of Fall, which vary according to artists and periods. Fall is not only the representation of glowing landscapes. It is also presented in the unexpected form of portraits such as Arcimboldo's Autumn from 1573 or in still life pieces with seasonal fruits and autumnal symbols such as apples, chestnuts, squash and dead leaves as seen in Chardin's The Olive Jar. Fall is also a bountiful source of inspiration for interior design, replicating the light and atmosphere of the season. From the Nabis artists to the Impressionists, Symbolists and Naturalists, Fall in the 19th and 20th centuries was depicted in all its forms, allegory, landscape and pastoral scenes...
The season has not lost its allure, as Fall is still a popular subject amongst contemporary artists, whether they work in watercolour, acrylic, collage or photography. The acquisition of autumnally themed artwork is always a good move as it allows for changes in decorations over the course of the year so that your interior matches the atmosphere of the season.
Find the style of artwork that suits you and your home, Artsper offers a selection of large and small format Fall artworks that will make you forget that Winter is coming.
