About this Piece
The four seasons are depicted as women in the Vestibule. Spring depicts a woman wearing a shawl of green and red. At her feet, flowers rise from the ground. Summer depicts a woman wiping sweat from her brow. Fall depicts a woman carrying a basket with the fruits of harvest. Winter depicts a woman wrapped tightly in a cloak.
About Hildreth Meière
Hildreth Meière (me-AIR) was one of the greatest American muralists of the 20th century. She was a pioneer in her field and created a more modern approach to murals that differed from the academic traditions at the time. She blended several classic influences, including classic Greek vase painting, Byzantine Mosaics, and Native American beadwork into a style known as Art Deco.
Up until her death in 1961 she acknowledged the Nebraska State Capitol as her crowning achievement.
