Guitar player 1755 - 1757

"Guitar Player" is an oil on canvas painting by French artist Jean-Baptiste Greuze, created between 1755 and 1757. The painting depicts a young man playing a guitar, with a serious and somewhat melancholy expression, showcasing Greuze's signature style of sentimentalism. The artist's focus on ordinary people, the use of muted colors, and the evocative lighting create a sense of intimacy and realism. This genre of painting was popular in the mid-18th century, capturing the growing interest in everyday life and the emotions of ordinary individuals.