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Singing Fiddler
attributed to Cornelis Dusart (1660-1704), pen in brown ink and coloured wash over traces of a sketch in black chalk, 1636-79
Not all violins were costly concert instruments. Many inexpensive versions were made for more vernacular uses. These were also in great demand, including for playing dance music. This violinist certainly belongs in an inn or pub. The pitcher next to him suggests high spirits. He sings a song accompanying himself on the violin with evident gusto.
- Artwork typedrawing
- Object numberRP-T-1879-A-9
- Dimensionsheight 148 mm x width 108 mm
- Physical characteristicspen in bruin en penseel in kleuren over resten van een schets in zwart krijt