Concert Méchanique

About this work

This picture shows a fancy concert hall with people playing music. Onstage, a woman plays a harpsichord while a man holds a cello. Above them, a cherub holds a candle. The audience sits in boxes, watching. Rich curtains and gold decorations fill the stage. Look closer: the cherub’s candle is lit, casting a small glow. The whole scene looks like it’s carved into metal, not painted. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how artists make prints like this.