Girl at the Piano (Overture to Tannhauser) 1869

"Girl at the Piano (Overture to Tannhauser)" is an oil painting by Paul Cézanne, dated 1869. It depicts two women, one playing the piano and the other seated on a couch, knitting. The painting is notable for its bold brushstrokes and use of color, which foreshadow Cézanne's later, more abstract works. The painting's composition, with the piano taking up a prominent position in the foreground, creates a sense of depth and tension. The work is currently housed at the Hermitage Museum in Saint Petersburg, Russia.