• Allegory of Winter by Remedios Varo, matte paper poster, 12x16 in
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  • Allegory of Winter by Remedios Varo, canvas print, angled view, 12x16 in
  • Allegory of Winter by Remedios Varo, framed canvas in a dark wood frame, 12x16 in
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Allegory of Winter by Remedios Varo

Allegory of Winter by Remedios Varo

$35.00 USD
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Artist: Remedios Varo

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Remedios Varo

Spanish-born Surrealist painter who worked in Mexico (1908–1963)

Allegory of Winter, 1948

Gouache on paper

Original: Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, Madrid, SpainSurrealism

About the artwork

Look closely and the frost begins to tell a story. A small songbird, a golden pheasant-like bird, a spray of pink wildflowers and a pale sprig of leaves each rest inside a translucent, faceted capsule, suspended on fine white threads between thorn-crowned trees. Below, the ground breaks into a honeycomb of dark cells, and snowflake patterns glint in the shadows.

This art print reproduces Allegory of Winter (Alegoría del invierno), painted in 1948 by Remedios Varo, the Spanish-born Surrealist who settled in Mexico in the early 1940s. The original is a gouache on paper in the collection of the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía in Madrid.

A Winter That Preserves

Varo does not paint winter as an empty, dead landscape. Instead, the season becomes a quiet archive in which life is held in suspension, waiting for its moment to return. The Reina Sofía links the work to a constant in her art: the representation of living beings and nature, and the passing of time, which for Varo imposed a kind of order, rhythm and harmony on the cosmos.

The spiked trees feel both protective and forbidding, while the web of threads ties every bird, flower and crystal into one delicate system. It is easy to read the scene as a meditation on dormancy and renewal, though Varo leaves its meaning open.

Living With the Work

Smoky mauve, earthy brown and frosted white give the composition a hushed, silvery atmosphere. It rewards slow looking, which makes it a natural fit for a bedroom, a reading corner or a calm living room wall where new details reveal themselves over time.

Note: the original composition is nearly square; this edition is presented in a vertical format.

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  • Canvas print – the image printed on canvas, for a soft, painterly surface.
  • Framed canvas – the canvas print finished with a black, dark wood or wood frame.
  • Matte paper poster – a glare-free paper print, ready for a frame of your choice.

Every format is available in four sizes: 12×16″ (30×40 cm), 18×24″ (45×60 cm), 20×28″ (50×70 cm) and 24×36″ (60×90 cm).

Please note: this is a printed reproduction of the artwork, not an original painting.

Choose the size and finish that suit your space and bring Varo's frozen, dreamlike garden home.

Details & Materials

Art Print (Museum-Quality Matte Paper Poster)
A museum-quality reproduction printed on thick 250 gsm (110 lb) uncoated matte paper, 0.29 mm thick. The smooth, non-reflective finish keeps colours deep and details crisp, without glare. Shipped unframed, so you can choose a frame that suits your space.

Canvas
Printed on a textured cotton-poly canvas (300–350 gsm) and gallery-wrapped around a wooden stretcher frame, with the image continuing around the edges. It arrives ready to hang, with no extra frame needed.

Framed Canvas
Our gallery-wrapped canvas set inside a floating frame of pine or poplar from certified, responsible sources, with a slim shadow gap (about 12 mm) between canvas and frame for a refined, gallery look. Choose Black frame, Dark wood frame or Wood frame (natural). A hanger comes attached, so it arrives ready to hang.

Made to order
Every piece is printed on demand by our production partner closest to you, which means less transport, faster delivery and an artwork made just for you.

Colours may vary slightly from screen to screen.

Shipping & Returns

Free worldwide shipping with tracking on every order. Every piece is made to order in 2–5 business days. Estimated total delivery time, including production: 5–10 business days to the US, Canada, UK and Europe, 7–12 to Australia and New Zealand, and 10–20 to the rest of the world.

Because every print is made to order, we don’t accept returns for change of mind. If your order arrives damaged or defective, contact us within 14 days of delivery and we’ll send a free replacement or a full refund.

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Styling & Hanging Tips

Pick the right size
Above a sofa, bed or console, choose an artwork about two-thirds of the furniture’s width. Open the Size Guide next to the sizes to see every option to scale.

Hang it at eye level
Place the centre of the artwork about 57″ (145 cm) from the floor. Above furniture, leave 6–10″ (15–25 cm) between the furniture and the bottom of the piece.

Build a gallery wall
Start with one large statement piece and add two or three smaller ones around it, keeping 2–3″ (5–8 cm) between them for a calm, curated look.

Light and care
Avoid direct sunlight and spots above radiators or in steamy bathrooms. Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth.

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The making of your piece

Made to museum standards

Every Allegory of Winter is made to order, just for you, by our production partner closest to your door. Choose the finish that suits your wall; each one is shown below with your artwork.

Velvety, glare-free matte 250 gsm museum paper

01 · Art Print

Museum-quality matte paper

A thick, smooth paper with a soft, non-reflective finish that keeps deep tones rich and the finest brushwork crisp, with no glare from windows or lamps. Shipped unframed, so you can frame it your way.

Paper
Museum-quality matte, 250 gsm (110 lb)
Thickness
0.29 mm, sturdy and flat
Finish
Uncoated, non-reflective
Arrives
Unframed, ready for your frame

From $35.00

Woven canvas texture Image wraps the edges

02 · Canvas

Gallery-wrapped canvas

Printed on a textured cotton-poly canvas and stretched over a wooden frame, with the painting continuing around the sides. It brings back the feel of the original surface and arrives ready to hang, no frame needed.

Canvas
Cotton-poly blend, 300–350 gsm
Surface
Subtle woven texture, matte
Edges
Image wraps around the sides
Arrives
Stretched and ready to hang

From $95.00

Floating shadow gap Solid wood frame

03 · Framed Canvas

The floating frame

Our gallery-wrapped canvas set inside a wooden floating frame. A slim shadow gap between canvas and frame makes the painting seem to hover on your wall, the way it would in a gallery.

Frame
Pine or poplar from certified, responsible sources
Shadow gap
About 12 mm (0.45″) all around
Colours
Black, dark wood or natural wood
Arrives
Hanger attached, ready to hang

From $119.00

  1. Made for you

    Printed to order in your chosen size and finish, usually in 2–5 business days.

  2. Printed near you

    Produced by our partner closest to your address: less travel, faster arrival.

  3. Packed with care

    Protective packaging made for artwork, with tracking all the way to your door.

  4. Damage-free promise

    Arrived damaged? Tell us within 14 days and we replace it free.