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Concert Méchanique

Joseph de Longueil after Charles Eisen

National Gallery of Art

The image shows a group of people in elaborate attire gathered around a harpsichord in an ornately decorated indoor setting. A person plays the cello while another is at the harpsichord. The individuals have detailed facial features, wear wigs, and one woman wears a fancy dress and hairpiece. A small figure resembling Cupid is on the harpsichord. The room has heavy drapery, architectural details, and a chandelier illuminating the scene.

Artwork Details

Date
1769
Medium
etching and engraving on laid paper
Dimensions
3466 × 3594 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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