Woman Playing the Lute
1811
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
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János Donát
János Donát (1744–1830) was an artist, born in Neuzelle.
See the richer artist page1811
oil
canvas
From the collection of Hungarian National Gallery
Woman Playing the Lute is a 1811 oil by János Donát, a Biedermeier work, held at Hungarian National Gallery.
In this painting, a woman sits on a chair, her hands delicately placed on the strings of a lute. She wears a white dress with a red shawl draped over her left shoulder, and her dark hair is styled in an updo. The background is a muted green, with a darker green curtain behind her. The woman's gaze is directed slightly to the right, and her expression is serene. The lute, with its intricate carvings, adds a touch of elegance to the scene. The overall atmosphere is one of quiet contemplation, as if the woman is lost in thought. To learn more about the artist's use of chiaroscuro, explore the technique further.
János Donát (1744–1830) was an artist, born in Neuzelle.
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