Lithograph of a group of 19th century instrumentalists

by H.J. Backer after a drawing by David Joseph Blès 1821-1899 by Musical Instruments

$475 · Offered by J & J Lubrano Music Antiquarians

Signed

Image size 156 x 198, sheet size 197 x 238. Printed on china paper and laid down to mounting sheet. Signed by the artist. This humourous scene depicts six musicians plyaing the violin, flute double bass, trombone and ? clarinet. A double bass player offers amorous advances to a young lady holding a tray of drinks, a dog and cat play in the foreground, and there is a general sense of confusion in the music performance.Mount browned.

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