Das Solo 1854

"Das Solo," painted in 1854 by German artist Hans Canon (1829-1885), depicts a young man in a 17th-century costume playing the cello. The subject's focused expression and raised head suggest the intensity and emotionality of solo performance, and the composition highlights the musical instrument as the central element of the scene. The painting is a testament to Canon's skill in capturing the spirit of music and its impact on the performer and audience.