The Music
1891
François Lafon captures the spirit of music in this 1891 allegorical study, presenting a serene muse seated within a classic oval frame. She casually holds a violin bow aloft in one hand while her other rests gently on a violin at her feet, as if taking a brief pause from a performance. Her flowing blue skirt and classical white drapery suggest a timeless figure rather than a specific person. The loose, sketchy brushwork gives the piece a dreamy, atmospheric charm, hinting that this might have been a preparatory design for a larger decorative project.
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