Variété de lyre before 1828

Pierre Félix van Doren's "Variété de lyre" is a detailed pencil drawing depicting a lyre in a circular frame. Created before 1828, the artwork showcases the meticulous detail of the instrument, featuring a prominent bow at the top, a central soundboard, and intricate strings. The lyre's classical design, with its graceful curves and elegant ornamentation, speaks to the artist's interest in antique musical instruments and possibly their symbolic representation. This small, intimate drawing, measuring 253 mm in height and 208 mm in width, offers a glimpse into the artistic sensibility of a 19th-century artist.