A Couple Making Music 1743
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"A Couple Making Music" is an oil on canvas painting by Dutch artist Cornelis Troost, dating to 1743. The artwork depicts a couple engaged in a musical activity, with the woman seated and seemingly reading a book while the man stands behind her holding a flute. This intimate scene is captured with a focus on detail, showcasing the couple's attire and the rich interior of the room. This painting is a fine example of Dutch portraiture from the 18th century and currently resides in the Rijksmuseum.
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Music-making flourished within families during the 18th century. The man here evidently plays the recorder; his wife turns the corner of a page of a music book. Behind them a full bookcase can be seen behind a slightly open curtain. Besides being a sign of refinement, the making of music together can serve as an allusion to a harmonious marriage.
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