Music is always there when you in your in whatever mood your in. I can’t help it and I know it is cliché to say this but music has helped me through tough times. Such as, ne having a lot of stress from school, dealing with certain people or whatever it may be music has always been there.
As you can see in the painting there is a dog on piano chair messing around on the piano, can anything get better than that? These days that is a Youtube video waiting to be posted. As far as details go the strokes of hair for the coat of the dog are perfect. Even animals can love music.
Allegory of Music, or Saint Cecilia, Bernardo Strozzi, After 1620, From the collection of: Musei di Strada Nuova
First off, What is she looking at? Just a lady in a chair playing the violin. the contrast is used very well in this portrait, I like how in certain parts the color stands out with some brightness, then also the shading making great use of the darks. The last is the texture is just seems so smooth. She was probably a little stressed out, so she decided maybe some music will take her mind off some things.
Two Odalisques Playing Music in the Harem, Giovanni Antonio Guardi; Francesco Guardi, 1742/43, From the collection of: Kunstpalast
In this drawing there is two females playing some music. The lines in this portrait are pretty rough, also going along with the texture this is probably the roughest sketch in my choices. It's not a bad thing, but I do love the colors in this drawing. It relates because they are most likely playing music for someone.
Music Lesson, Johann Carl Loth (circle of), 2nd half of 17th c., From the collection of: The Wilanów Palace Museum
Once again, Another music lesson. The lines to detail their muscle exterior in my opinion are top tier along with their togas. The negative space in this portrait works to a great effect. Not to much to say about this portrait other than the way the shading works is pretty epic. These guys seem so embrace in the music also.
Musical company with Bacchus, Theodoor Rombouts, 1628 - 1630, From the collection of: The Kremer Collection
Another group of people sitting around what seems like a round table, listening to a person playing the lute. I admire the musician’s mustache. The space in this drawing makes me feel like I might be at a table across from them just observing the play of the musician. The scene looks like they were all having a peaceful conversation over some music.
Musical Angel, Rosso Fiorentino, Around 1522, From the collection of: Uffizi Gallery
I think this might be in the top three pieces that I have picked, you have an angel playing the lute and I am pretty sure it sounds beautiful. The negative space in this portrait really makes this scene stand out beautifully, and the saturation of the colors with the red and white in the angels wings, and the mix with the gold-like color of the lute I think that is what makes the portrait great. I say this was probably the most relaxing music to listen to, if I ever felt on edge this would be a relief.
The Music Lesson, Gerard ter Borch, about 1668, From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
In this drawing, yet another person playing. This along with some other portraits someone is getting taught how to play an instrument. The lines around the the drape of her dress is very fine. Nothing more to say other than the texture is smooth like some of the others. Learning how to play an instrument and getting it down, is probably one of the best feelings.
(Main View), From the collection of: The J. Paul Getty Museum
Well people on a balcony, playing instruments, what a good environment to be in. I think with a lot of the portraits I picked there is a great deal on how the artist emphasized texture. This portrait and the one with the dog and piano might be the softest pieces I have chose. They might be some good friends, so they decided to have a nice playing session to make light of the day.
Musical Group, Callisto Piazza (Calisto de la Piaza da Lodi), Italian (active Lodi and Brescia), first documented 1524, died 1561, 1520s, From the collection of: Philadelphia Museum of Art
The Musical group, exactly what is in the image is a group of people playing some fine tunes, maybe. I say the best thing about this portrait is the lines, they are so sharp and that makes it easier for the small details to stand out. If I could play an instrument, I would love to have jam session with friends or whoever.
Still Life with Musical Instruments and Books, Bartholomeo Bettera, Mid-17th century, From the collection of: The Israel Museum, Jerusalem
In this portrait, what is depicted is stills of some instruments. There is a lot of unity in this picture, with these instruments, and some good musicians you can have a nice jam session. I think there is a lot of negative space in the portrait also, it adds a feel where you have to focus on the instruments. Well as for relating, I don't think I need to explain.
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