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Emperor Joseph II at the spinet, with his sisters Maria Anna and Maria Elisabeth

Josef Hauzinger

1790

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kunsthistorisches Museum

Rococo painting 18th Century Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria Joseph Ii, Holy Roman Emperor Spinet

Dominant colour

Emperor Joseph II at the spinet, with his sisters Maria Anna and Maria Elisabeth is a 1790 oil by Josef Hauzinger, a Rococo painting work, depicting Archduchess Maria Anna of Austria, held at Kunsthistorisches Museum.

Who painted this?: Josef Hauzinger
When & what style?: 1790 · Rococo painting
Where can I see it?: Kunsthistorisches Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a man seated at a spinet, with two women standing beside him. The man, dressed in a black coat with red trim and gold buttons, is playing the instrument. The women, wearing elaborate dresses and hairstyles, appear to be singing along. The woman on the left wears a green dress, while the woman on the right wears a yellow dress. The scene is set against a dark background, with a red curtain visible on the left side of the painting. The overall atmosphere is one of elegance and refinement. To learn more about the artist behind this work, look up Josef Hauzinger.