Guitar Player (Joueur de Guitare)

François Bonvin

National Gallery of Art

The image depicts a man seated in a chair playing a stringed instrument. He has his right leg crossed over his left, leaning slightly to the right. The man has a prominent beard, mustache, wavy hair and is dressed in a light-colored shirt, dark vest, trousers, and shoes. He is focused on the instrument he holds in both hands. The background is dark and textured, contrasting with the lighter tones of his clothing. The chair he sits on seems to be a richly detailed cushioned sitting room chair.