Musicerende vrouw Possibly 1759

This etching by Pierre Charles Canot, dating possibly from 1759, depicts a woman playing a musical instrument in a garden setting. The composition is framed by an elaborate floral design, typical of the Rococo style popular in the 18th century. The woman is shown in a graceful pose, her body contoured by the flowing lines of her gown, and the scene is rendered in a delicate and refined manner. The etching, currently housed in the Rijksmuseum, showcases Canot’s mastery of the Rococo aesthetic, combining the natural world with a sense of elegance and playfulness.