Subject

Guitar

Portrait of Marianne Dorothy Harland (1759–1785), Later Mrs. William Dalrymple — Richard Cosway

Guitar is a subject in art. The gallery holds 41 works in this subject in art, including works by Édouard Manet, Richard Cosway and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is usually fretted (with some exceptions) and typically has six or twelve strings. It is usually held flat against the player's body and played by strumming or plucking the strings with the dominant hand, while simultaneously pressing selected strings against frets with the fingers of the opposite hand.

Key artists

Works

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Frequently asked questions

What is Guitar?

Guitar is a subject in art. The guitar is a stringed musical instrument that is usually fretted (with some exceptions) and typically has six or twelve strings.

How many Guitar works does Artifact World Gallery have?

Artifact World Gallery holds 41 public-domain Guitar works, all free to view and download.

Who are the key Guitar artists?

Key Guitar artists in the collection include Édouard Manet, Richard Cosway and Pierre-Auguste Renoir.

Where can I see Guitar works?

Guitar works in the collection are held by Museo del Prado, Metropolitan Museum of Art and Philadelphia Museum of Art.