

Black and white painting of a woman and a child. The woman wears a strapless dress with a wavy hem. The dress drapes low on her right shoulder and folds around her right arm. Two circular brooches are on the straps. Her dark, curly hair is adorned with a floral crown. She holds a stringed instrument against her body with both hands. The instrument resembles a violin. On her left side is a naked child. The child has short, curly hair. The child holds a similar instrument in their right hand, which is raised above their head. The background is dark and shaded. The title is "Erato" and the artist is Joseph Fagnani.
Artwork Details
- Date
- 1869
- Medium
- Oil on canvas
- Culture
- American
- Dimensions
- 488 × 624 px
- Public Domain
- Yes
- Museum Record
- View original
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