Object Details
Artist
Romaine Brooks, born Rome, Italy 1874-died Nice, France 1970
Exhibition Label
In Le Piano, Brooks elevated the familiar Aesthetic movement theme of a woman listening to music by imbuing the elegant young woman with concentration and focus. Nearly engulfed in her voluminous clothes, the figure leans forward intently within a fashionable interior. Brooks drew particular attention to her face and expression. The careful harmonies of black, white, and gray suggest the music she hears. The heavy form of the piano and the large lacquered pot of azaleas compress the space in an intimate view of the sitter, who in her absorption ignores the viewer.
The Art of Romaine Brooks, 2016
Credit Line
Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the artist
Date
exhibited 1910
Object number
1968.18.8
Restrictions & Rights
Usage conditions apply
Type
Painting
Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
45 3/4 x 64 7/8 in. (116.2 x 164.8 cm.)
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Department
Painting and Sculpture
Data Source
Smithsonian American Art Museum
Topic
Performing arts\music\piano
Figure female\knee length
Link to Original Record
Record ID
saam_1968.18.8