Music (Painting and Decoration of a Piano), by Konstantinos Parthenis

Music (Painting and Decoration of a Piano), 1920

konstantinosparthenis

National Art Gallery (Alexandros Soutzos Museum), Athens, Greece

textile

natural stone pattern

abstract painting

water colours

textile

possibly oil pastel

text

handmade artwork painting

tile art

underpainting

painting painterly

watercolour bleed

watercolor

"Music (Painting and Decoration of a Piano)" is a 1920 painting by Konstantinos Parthenis, a Greek artist known for his contributions to Symbolism and Art Nouveau. The artwork, which adorns a piano, depicts a fantastical scene with winged figures playing musical instruments amidst a lush landscape. The painting's decorative quality and use of vibrant colors evoke a sense of ethereal beauty and musical harmony, reflecting the themes of music and inspiration. "Music" is currently housed at the National Art Gallery (Alexandros Soutzos Museum) in Athens, Greece.