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Woman at the Spinet, 1860. Creator: Francois Bonvin (French, 1817-1887)
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Woman at the Spinet, 1860. Creator: Francois Bonvin (French, 1817-1887)
Woman at the Spinet, 1860. The subject of the woman at the piano was a recurrent theme in Bonvins oeuvre. The pianist depicted here was likely Celine Prunaire, a 21-year-old musician who married the much older artist in 1860. Although the meticulously rendered composition celebrates the grace and propriety of the young woman, the happiness of the couples union was fleeting. Prunaire left the artist after fewer than three years, never to return. The pink carnation at her feet suggests a note of foreboding to the image, perhaps intended to allude to the ephemeral nature of music and sentimental bonds
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1817 1887 François Bonvin François Bonvin French
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The captivating print titled "Woman at the Spinet, 1860" by Francois Bonvin tells a poignant tale of love and transience. This particular artwork showcases Bonvin's recurring theme of a woman playing the piano, with the subject believed to be Celine Prunaire, a young musician who married the artist when she was just 21 years old. Bonvin's meticulous attention to detail beautifully captures the grace and propriety of this young woman. However, behind the serene composition lies a bittersweet story. The happiness depicted in this image was short-lived as Prunaire left Bonvin after less than three years, never to return. A note of foreboding is subtly introduced through the presence of a pink carnation at her feet. Perhaps intended as an allusion to music's ephemeral nature and how sentimental bonds can fade away over time. This 19th-century drawing showcases Bonvin's skillful use of fabricated black chalk with touches of brown and red chalk and stumping techniques. As part of France's artistic heritage, it now resides in The Cleveland Museum of Art. Through this evocative artwork, we are reminded that even moments frozen in time can carry profound emotions and narratives within them.
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