Joseph Conrad Listening to Music 1923 - 1925

"Joseph Conrad Listening to Music" is a 1923 - 1925 etching by the British artist William Muirhead Bone. The artwork depicts the famous Polish-British novelist Joseph Conrad in profile, seated and listening to music. Bone's masterful use of line and shading creates a sense of depth and realism, capturing Conrad's intense gaze and contemplative expression. The etching is a fine example of Bone's portraiture work, which often focused on prominent figures from the arts and literature. This piece is a testament to the powerful connection between music and artistic inspiration, seen in Conrad's focused demeanor.