Who painted Young Girl at the Keyboard?

Young Girl at the Keyboard was painted by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1767.

Where can I see Young Girl at the Keyboard?

Young Girl at the Keyboard is held by National Gallery of Art.

What movement is Young Girl at the Keyboard?

Young Girl at the Keyboard is associated with Romanticism.

Can I buy a print of Young Girl at the Keyboard?

Museum-quality prints of Young Girl at the Keyboard are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Young Girl at the Keyboard

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel , 1767

Young Girl at the Keyboard is a chalk print by the Romanticist artist Cornelis Ploos van Amstel. It dates from 1767 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.

Inscription: Inscribed:upper right in image: GD / 1660; verso along bottom in graphite: Gerrit Douw del. 1660. Ploos van Amstel. fecit .1767.
Markings: Marked:verso: artist's mark (Eusman Josi 2)

About this work

Overview

Young Girl at the Keyboard is a print created by Cornelis Ploos van Amstel in 1767 using the chalk manner technique.

Subject & Meaning

The print depicts a young girl seated at a keyboard, holding an open music book. She is dressed in a pink dress with a fur-lined shawl, her hair tied back with a ribbon. The scene is suggestive of a domestic setting, with the girl poised to play.

Technique & Style

The print was made using chalk manner with roulette, printed from two plates in gray and red-orange ink on laid paper. The use of mixed ink tones creates depth, while the loose yet controlled lines convey a sense of spontaneity.