The hurdy-gurdy player 1857

"The Hurdy-Gurdy Player," painted in 1857 by Italian artist Gerolamo Induno, depicts a young woman playing a hurdy-gurdy, a musical instrument popular in Europe. The scene is set in a rural landscape, with a mountain range in the background. The woman is dressed in traditional attire, and her expression is both serious and contemplative. The painting is a fine example of Induno's work, which often focused on everyday life and working people in Italy. The realistic portrayal of the hurdy-gurdy player and the surrounding landscape evoke a sense of authenticity. Induno's work was influenced by the Realism movement, which emerged in France in the mid-19th century and advocated for the depiction of ordinary people and everyday life.