The Power of Music
1847
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
1847
unspecified
From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
You see a group of people listening to music in a rural setting. The painting shows a moment of shared joy, but also highlights the divisions of the time. It's interesting that the artist chose to separate the figures by a barn door, emphasizing the social divide. Check out The Cleveland Museum of Art to learn more about this piece.
