The Artist's Brother-in-Law, Ludwig Hassenpflug, Preparing to Play the Piano

Ludwig Emil Grimm

National Gallery of Art

The image displays a side profile of a person seated at a keyboard instrument. The person is focused on playing, with hands positioned on the keys. They have short, dark hair styled upwards. The individual wears a long garment with a high collar and furry trim. The chair has a simple design, and the instrument has decorative carvings. Sheet music is open on the instrument. The background shows patterned wallpaper and a partial view of foliage outside the window.