Drawing for a Harpsichord Top 1700 - 1800

This anonymous 18th-century drawing is a design for the top of a harpsichord. The drawing depicts a group of figures in a classical landscape, with a winged horse and a small temple in the background. The figures are depicted in a lively and dynamic composition, suggesting the movement and energy of music. The drawing is executed in pen and ink, and the artist's use of shading and line creates a sense of depth and volume. This design would have added a decorative and symbolic element to the musical instrument.