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

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 small table, intently holding a quill and a sheet of music. Her neat attire and focused expression convey a sense of diligence.

Technique & Style

The artwork combines gray and red ink printed from two plates on laid paper, utilizing cross-hatching to achieve detailed textures and shading, evident in the folds of the girl's clothing and the table's surface.