Ars Musica., James Gillray, 1800

A grinning woman sits full-face behind a square piano, playing with complacent vigour. At her feet is a dog. She accompanies an elderly violinist (left) and 'cellist (right), who both regard her with rage; the former has ceased playing. The 'cellist's contorted features are copied in bmsat 9605. 16 february 1800 hand-coloured etching. Date: 1800. Dimensions: Height: 235 mm; Width: 333 mm. Medium: paper. Collection: British Museum. Ars Musica. (BM 1868,0808.6857)

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Author: Print made by: James Gillray After: Brownlow North Published by: Hannah HumphreySource: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

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