Scherzando
1903
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
1903
oil
From the collection of Museum of Fine Arts Boston
This painting depicts a man and woman in 18th-century attire, seated on a carved wooden bench. The man, dressed in a yellow suit, plays a lute, while the woman, wearing a red dress and white skirt, holds a fan and looks at him. Two dogs lie on the floor, and a tiger skin is draped in front of the bench. The scene is set against a wall adorned with a mural of cherubs and a potted plant in the corner. The floor is made of red tiles. The artist's use of chiaroscuro creates a sense of depth and contrast in the painting. To learn more about the artist's technique, explore the work of Ignaz Gaugengigl.
