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Man with a Barrel Organ (dummy board), by Unknown, unspecified, 1790

Man with a Barrel Organ (dummy board)

Unknown

1790

unspecified

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

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Overview

Man with a Barrel Organ (dummy board) is a 1790 unspecified by Unknown, a Rococo painting work, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?
Unknown
When & what style?
1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?
Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This painting shows a man in old-fashioned clothes, holding a barrel organ. He's wearing a big hat, a brown jacket, and white stockings. The organ has a green top and a brown body with gold decorations. The man is standing on a green base, and the background is white. The painting is quite detailed, with lots of texture and color. The man's face is expressive, and his clothes are intricately painted. The painting is a great example of art from the 18th century. To learn more about similar works, check out the Victoria and Albert Museum.

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