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Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas)
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Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas)
652199 Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 74.9x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Music at the Parsonage. Frederick Daniel Hardy (1826-1911). Oil on canvas. 74.9 x 107.3cm.); Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright
Media ID 23670708
© Christie's Images / Bridgeman Images
082012upload British Art British Pictures 1500 1850 Corridor Elder Elderly Adult Entertained Entertainment Event Fiddle Flute Hallway Hardy Large Group Music Room Old Age Open Parsonage Pianist Piano Pianoforte Playing An Instrument Seating Senior Senior Adult String Instrument Stringed Instrument Victorian Art Violin Violinist Wind Instrument Woodwind Youthful Artist British British Artist Ethnic Origin Interior Decoration
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Music at the Parsonage
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is a captivating oil painting by Frederick Daniel Hardy that beautifully captures an intimate musical gathering in a nineteenth-century British parsonage. The artist's attention to detail and skillful brushwork bring this scene to life, inviting viewers into the warmth and joy of the moment. In this large-scale composition, we see a diverse group of people gathered in a grand hallway adorned with exquisite interior decorations. A pianist sits at the center, her fingers gracefully gliding across the keys, while a violinist beside her passionately plays his instrument. The music fills the air as young and old alike are captivated by its enchanting melody. The room is filled with an atmosphere of merriment and camaraderie. Men, women, children, and elders all come together to enjoy this shared experience of music. Their expressions reveal their delight as they listen attentively or join in on various stringed instruments scattered throughout the space. Hardy's meticulous attention to detail extends beyond just capturing faces; he also pays careful consideration to each individual's posture and seating arrangement. This level of realism adds depth and authenticity to the painting. Through "Music at the Parsonage". Hardy transports us back in time, allowing us to witness not only a beautiful musical performance but also glimpse into Victorian-era social gatherings where artistry was celebrated among friends and family. It serves as both an artistic masterpiece and a historical document that captures moments of entertainment from another era.
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