Artwork
Leçon de Musique (Music Lesson)
Leçon de Musique (Music Lesson) is an ink print by the Romanticist artist Johann Anton André. It dates from 1808 and is held in the collection of the National Gallery of Art.
About this work
Overview
Leçon de Musique is a lithograph created by Johann Anton André in 1808.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a music lesson scene, with a woman playing a harp and a man guiding her, holding a baton and sheet music. A music stand and a small dog are also present, adding to the domestic atmosphere.
Technique & Style
The artist employed a scratchy, sketchy style, conveying a sense of spontaneity and energy. The lithographic technique allowed for the translation of a drawing into a printed image.
Artist & collection
