Portrait of a Violinist
by VALLAYER-COSTER, Anne, Oil on canvas, 116 x 96 cm
This painting reflects the influence of the artist’s predecessor, Jean-Baptiste-Sim�on Chardin, whom she admired for his highly sensitive interpretation of art. It demonstrates a poetic and psychological approach for a portrait.
Suggested listening (streaming mp3, 15 minutes):
Giuseppe Tartini: Violin concerto in A Major