Untitled (Still-life with Violin)
Artist
Alfred Gwynne Morang
(American, 1901 - 1958)
Date1956
Mediumpaint, ink and gesso on board
DimensionsImage: 10 × 11 5/8 in. (25.4 × 29.5 cm)
Support: 10 × 11 5/8 in. (25.4 × 29.5 cm)
Support: 10 × 11 5/8 in. (25.4 × 29.5 cm)
ClassificationsPainting
Credit LineGift of Richard and Carole Fite, 2020
Object number2020.11.1
DescriptionGestural rendering of an interior / still life scene with a violin in an open case on a table in the foreground and a standing piano in the background. There is a small vase with flowers on top of the piano and a small round side table in half view to the right of the image with a small plant on top of it. eMuseum Notes
This piece is an example of how post-impressionist artist Alfred Morang applied his signature energetic line and vibrant colors to a domestic setting. This painting was likely done from direct observation and with the composition set up to feature the piano and violin. The instruments harken back to Morang's early interest in music.
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