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Music, 1801 (oil on canvas)
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Music, 1801 (oil on canvas)
5897183 Music, 1801 (oil on canvas) by Wilde, Samuel de (1748-1832); 71.1x90.7 cm; Manchester Art Gallery, UK; (add.info.: Interior scene with two young girls in a parlour playing a musical instrument (flageolet). The nearmost girl is seated at a table playing a flageolet while her companion stands at her left side, turning the pages of a music book. A single candle, partially obscured by the figure of a cherub, lights the dim room; a scroll of paper has been placed on the table beside the cherub. Hanging from the wall in the background, a portrait of a man with grey hair looks over the scene.); © Manchester Art Gallery
Media ID 32118728
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This oil on canvas painting, titled "Music, 1801" by Samuel de Wilde, transports us to a serene parlour in the early 19th century. The scene depicts two young girls engrossed in their musical pursuits. The focal point of the composition is the girl seated at a table, skillfully playing a flageolet while her companion stands beside her, gracefully turning the pages of a music book. The room is dimly lit by a single candle placed near an enchanting cherub figure. Its soft glow casts gentle shadows on the walls and adds an ethereal ambiance to the space. A scroll of paper rests on the table next to the cherub, perhaps indicating that these talented musicians are composing their own melodies. Intriguingly, hanging from the wall in the background is a portrait of an older man with distinguished grey hair. This suggests that he may be their father or mentor who has passed down his love for music to these gifted sisters. With its meticulous attention to detail and elegant portrayal of domestic life during this period, "Music" captures both our imagination and admiration for classical artistry. It serves as a timeless reminder of how music can transcend time and connect generations through its universal language.
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