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Guitar Player, by Giovanni Boldini, oil, 1873

Guitar Player

Giovanni Boldini

1873

oil

canvas

From the collection of Clark Art Institute

Dominant colour

Overview

Guitar Player is a 1873 oil by Giovanni Boldini, a Impressionism work, held at Clark Art Institute.

Who painted this?
Giovanni Boldini
When & what style?
1873 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Clark Art Institute

About this work

This painting shows a woman sitting on a wooden chair, playing a guitar. She's wearing a black shawl and a pink dress with a floral pattern. To her right, a man sits on a table, wearing a green outfit and a black hat. The room has a wooden cabinet and a blue poster on the wall. The woman's focus on her music is evident, and the man seems to be watching her intently. The artist's use of oil paint brings warmth to the scene. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's work, you might want to look up Giovanni Boldini.

About the artist

Portrait of Giovanni Boldini
Artist

Giovanni Boldini

Giovanni Boldini (31 December 1842 – 11 January 1931) was an Italian genre and portrait painter who lived and worked in Paris for most of his career.

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