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At the Piano

Theodore Robinson

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The painting depicts a woman sitting at a piano. The woman is wearing a dark-colored dress with long sleeves and a white collar. Her hair is pulled back and she is facing to the left, with her hands on the piano keys. The piano is dark-colored and has a flat top. The background is a light beige color with darker shading around the woman and piano. The artist's signature is visible in the lower right corner. The overall color palette is muted, with shades of gray and beige dominating the scene. The woman's posture is relaxed, with her body leaning slightly to the left as she plays the piano.

Artwork Details

Date
ca. 1887
Medium
Charcoal and gouache on off-white wove paper
Culture
American
Dimensions
411 × 624 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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Palette