Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non
1759
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Le concert is a 1759 ink by Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de Saint-Non, a Baroque work, held at National Gallery of Art.
This painting shows a lively scene of people gathered around a musician playing a stringed instrument. The musician is standing in the center, wearing a long coat and holding the instrument up to his chin. To his left is a man sitting on a chair, playing a cello. The room is filled with people, some sitting and others standing, all watching the musician with interest. The atmosphere is one of elegance and refinement, with the ornate decorations on the walls and the formal attire of the people. The painting is a beautiful example of Baroque art, with its use of rich colors and intricate details. If you're interested in learning more about this style, you might want to explore the Baroque movement.
Saint-Non, Jean-Claude-Richard, Abbé de (1727–1791) was an artist.
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