Artwork
A Woman Playing the Mandolin
A Woman Playing the Mandolin is a photography by Unknown. It dates from 1750 and is held in the collection of the Statens Museum for Kunst.
About this work
Overview
A Woman Playing the Mandolin is a photograph created around 1750 by an unknown artist. It is housed at the Museum of Ethnography.
Subject & Meaning
The image depicts a woman indoors, playing a lute, accompanied by a seated man and a dog. Her focused expression suggests she is absorbed in her music.
Technique & Style
The photograph is in black and white, with straightforward lighting that emphasizes clear forms against a simple background.
History & Provenance
The work is attributed to 965_person and dates to around 1750, although the medium is actually a photograph, which raises questions about its creation date.
Artist & collection
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