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Young Italian Street Musician, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)
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Young Italian Street Musician, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)
488250 Young Italian Street Musician, c.1877 (oil on canvas) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 80.96 x 64.77 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Italian street musician with a fife, which is a small, high-pitched, transverse flute that is similar to the piccolo, but louder and shriller due to its narrower bore.); eMinneapolis Institute of Art; The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23385216
© Minneapolis Institute of Art The Ethel Morrison Van Derlip Fund / Bridgeman Images
Bottle Britches Cafe Cigarette Fife Instruments Lamp Lounging Pavement Pipes Waistcoat Wind Lugubrious
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This photo print, titled "Young Italian Street Musician" takes us back to the vibrant streets of Italy in the late 19th century. Painted by Thomas Couture, this oil on canvas masterpiece captures a moment frozen in time. In the center of the composition, we see a young man seated on a chair outside a quaint café. Dressed in traditional Italian attire, he exudes an air of nonchalant elegance with his lounging posture and stylish waistcoat. With a fife held delicately to his lips, he fills the air with enchanting melodies that echo through the narrow cobblestone streets. The artist's attention to detail is remarkable; every brushstroke brings life to this scene. The musician's hat rests casually beside him as he enjoys a quiet moment amidst bustling city life. A bottle and glass sit on the table before him, hinting at his indulgence during breaks from playing music. Surrounding him are charming houses adorned with colorful shutters and flower-filled windowsills. The warm glow from a lamp illuminates this picturesque setting as smoke rises lazily from his cigarette or pipe. Through this painting, Couture beautifully captures not only the essence of youth but also celebrates street musicians who bring joy and harmony into our lives. It serves as both an artistic treasure and historical documentation of an era long gone but forever preserved within these strokes of paint on canvas.
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