A Male Model Playing the Flute by Constantin Hansen. A young nude man sits among classical stone ruins while playing a wooden flute.

A Male Model Playing the Flute

Constantin Hansen

1826 · Oil Paint, Canvas

This luminous study captures a young flutist seated amidst sun-drenched architectural ruins.

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Where it works

A calm artwork with moderate presence in walnut and cognac tones — holds a composed wall with restraint.

Often works in
Library · Study · Bedroom
Placement
Reads naturally where the wall has more height than width
Walls
Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
Color notes
Rich brown, Charcoal black, Soft gray

About the piece

Painted in 1826 by Constantin Hansen, this neoclassical work depicts a male model playing the flute while resting on weathered stone blocks. The piece exemplifies the 19th-century academic tradition, blending a precise study of human anatomy with a contemplative, timeless atmosphere.

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