Music Lesson
1870
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1870
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting shows a man and woman in a room. The man sits on a patterned rug, holding a guitar. He wears a dark jacket, white shirt, and gray pants. The woman sits on a chair, holding a music book. She wears a dark dress with white trim. The room is dimly lit, with the man and woman the main focus. The man's face is serious, while the woman looks slightly away. The guitar and music book suggest a lesson or practice session. This scene is reminiscent of Édouard Manet's work.
