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Concert in a Garden

Filippo Falciatore

1750

oil

canvas

From the collection of Detroit Institute of Arts

Rococo painting 18th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

Concert in a Garden is a 1750 oil by Filippo Falciatore, a Rococo painting work, held at Detroit Institute of Arts.

Who painted this?: Filippo Falciatore
When & what style?: 1750 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Detroit Institute of Arts

About this work

This painting, Concert in a Garden, shows a lively outdoor scene with people gathered around a musician playing a violin. The group is dressed in 18th-century attire, with men in suits and women in long dresses. The setting appears to be a garden or courtyard, with trees, a fountain, and a stone wall in the background. The painting is rich in detail, with intricate depictions of the characters' clothing and accessories. The artist's use of color and light adds depth and texture to the scene, drawing the viewer's eye to the central figure of the musician. To learn more about the techniques used in this painting, explore the art of glazing.