LE PRINCE, Jean-Baptiste
(b. 1734, Metz, d. 1781, Saint-Denis-du-Port)

Musician in a Russian Costume

1775
Oil on panel, 23 x 18 cm
Private collection

In this painting the artist depicts a musician in a Russian costume sitting on the edge of a bed, absentmindedly plucking his instrument, as the beginnings of a smile creep across his face. The armour he wears, and the bow which can be seen propped against the wall on the right hand side, suggests that he is a soldier. This figure was depicted by Le Prince on more than one occasion.




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