An Old Song 1874

"An Old Song," painted by William John Hennessy in 1874, depicts a woman playing a harpsichord. The woman is dressed in a dark blue gown with a white lace collar and her hair is pulled back in a bun. The harpsichord is ornately decorated and open, revealing a book of sheet music. The painting is a testament to the beauty and artistry of the Victorian era. This intimate portrait suggests the themes of music, romance and domesticity, all typical subject matter for Victorian art. "An Old Song" is part of the Metropolitan Museum of Art's collection in New York, NY.