Untitled (Mozart Profile to Viewer's Right - on Green-Tan Background) 1945

This is a print of Mozart by Joseph Solman. It's got this muted palette - green, tan, and a little pale blue, like a faded memory. I can imagine Solman, maybe listening to Mozart himself, trying to capture the essence of the composer, not just his face. The image seems to emerge from the background, with that strong, dark outline defining Mozart's profile. But it’s more than just a portrait, right? It's about feeling the music, the spirit, and the intellect of the man. I'm thinking of other artists who chased that too, like Kandinsky, trying to paint music itself. And that green-tan background? It's not just a backdrop, it’s like the atmosphere, the mood that surrounds the genius of Mozart. You know, art’s always a conversation, artists riffing off each other across time.