18th Century French “Spring” from Les Enfants Jardiniers Tapestry

A distinguished 18th century French work depicting Spring (Le Printemps) from the celebrated Les Enfants Jardiniers (Child Gardeners) series, attributed to Charles Le Brun and associated with Pierre de Sève the Younger . The composition presents the allegory of Spring through youthful figures engaged in garden activities, reflecting the period’s fascination with seasonal symbolism, nature, and cultivated landscapes. The children are arranged within an elegant pastoral setting, embodying themes of renewal, fertility, and abundance traditionally associated with the season. The design belongs to the sophisticated decorative tradition of Louis XIV-period France , characterized by balanced composition, graceful figures, rich botanical detail, and an idealized sense of movement. The imagery of the Child Gardeners series was particularly admired for transforming the Four Seasons into charming allegorical scenes of children tending gardens and participating in seasonal tasks. Attributed to Charles Le Brun , one of the most influential artists and designers of 17th-century France, the composition also relates to the work of Pierre de Sève the Younger , whose name is associated with designs from the series. Title: Spring (Le Printemps) Series: Les Enfants Jardiniers / Child Gardeners Attributed to: Charles Le Brun Associated Artist: Pierre de Sève the Younger Period: Late 17th Century Origin: France Dimensions: 76 in. H × 77.5 in. W × .5 in. D