Open full image Pin

The Artist's Family Making Music Together

Unknown

1750

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

The Artist's Family Making Music Together is a 1750 by Unknown, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1750
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This photo shows five people in a room with wood floors and dark walls. The man in the center wears a gray coat and a red hat, holding a violin. The woman next to him plays a cello, dressed in a light dress. Two girls sit on a chair, one with a book, and a woman in a gray dress holds a piece of paper. The room looks simple, with a few scattered books and a small table. The man and woman seem focused on playing music together, while the others watch or wait. The lighting is soft, making the faces and clothes stand out against the dark background. If you like this scene, check out the Museum of Ethnography to see more photos like this.