Old World Portraits
The Harp Lesson
Jean-Antoine-Théodore Giroust
A refined 18th-century scene of musical instruction featuring a magnificent harp and figures in classical attire.
The Sense of Hearing
Philippe Mercier
1744 · Oil Paint, Canvas
A charming Rococo allegory of music and sound featuring an ensemble of female musicians.
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Where it works
A grounded artwork with confident presence with warm, lived-in color — brings a composed sense of weight.
- Often works in
- Dining Room · Living Room · Study
- Placement
- Works well when the wall can carry a broader statement
- Walls
- Reads strongest on light or mid-tone walls
- Color notes
- Deep burgundy, Charcoal black, Soft gray
About the piece
Painted in 1744 by Philippe Mercier, this work serves as an allegory for 'The Sense of Hearing' through a lively musical performance. Four women are depicted in an elegant domestic setting, masterfully captured with the soft, luminous brushwork and refined lighting characteristic of the French-born artist's English period.
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