The Song 1881

"The Song," painted in 1881 by Sophie Gengembre Anderson, depicts three women in a forest setting. The central figure, dressed in white with a pink sash, plays a lyre, her eyes closed as she sings. Two other women listen intently, one in a blue gown and the other in a cream gown, both seated in a relaxed pose. Anderson's paintings often featured female figures and frequently depicted scenes of music and nature. The romantic and idyllic setting, combined with the focus on feminine beauty and harmony, reflects the sensibilities of the late 19th century.