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Still Life with a Cornemuse, by Thomas Couture, oil, 1857

Still Life with a Cornemuse

Thomas Couture

1857

oil

canvas

From the collection of Fitzwilliam Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Still Life with a Cornemuse is a 1857 oil by Thomas Couture, depicting Musical Instrument, held at Fitzwilliam Museum.

Who painted this?
Thomas Couture
When & what style?
1857
Where can I see it?
Fitzwilliam Museum

About this work

This painting shows a still life of a cornemuse, a traditional French bagpipe. The instrument is placed on a table or shelf, with its bag and pipes visible. The background is dark and muted, which helps to highlight the instrument. The painting is done in oil paint, and the artist has used a range of colors to create a sense of depth and texture. The instrument itself is rendered in detail, with intricate patterns and shapes visible on its surface. If you're interested in learning more about the artist who created this painting, you might want to look up Thomas Couture.

About the artist

Portrait of Thomas Couture
Artist

Thomas Couture

Thomas Couture (French pronunciation: ; 21 December 1815 – 30 March 1879) was a French history painter and teacher.

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