Artwork
Music
Music is an oil painting by the Pre-Raphaelite artist Edward Burne-Jones. It dates from 1889 and is held in the collection of the Ashmolean Museum.
About this work
Overview
The painting 'Music' is an oil on canvas work created by Edward Burne-Jones in 1889. It is now part of the Ashmolean Museum's collection.
Subject & Meaning
The work depicts two women in a peaceful environment, one holding a violin and bow, the other a sheet of music. The scene conveys a serene and contemplative atmosphere, with the figures and landscape blending to evoke a sense of harmony.
Technique & Style
The painting showcases Burne-Jones's mature style, characterized by intricate detail and symbolic subject matter, reflecting his association with the Pre-Raphaelite movement and his collaboration with William Morris.
History & Provenance
'Music' was painted during a period when Burne-Jones was developing his distinct artistic identity, influenced by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and his work in the arts and crafts sector.
Artist & collection
Artist
Sir Edward Coley Burne-Jones, 1st Baronet (; 28 August 1833 – 17 June 1898) was an English painter and designer associated with the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood's style and subject matter.
