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Description: | This lady playing the piano is most likely a bourgeoise whose education included music. She wears a summer outfit made of a white blouse and a large hooped skirt. The hoop (or crinoline) was made of metal (iron then steel wire) and liberated women from the weighty bulk of petticoats, whilst at the same time giving free movement to the legs. This lady is probably represented in her own home, as indicated by the absence of hat and the simplicity of her dress. | Subjects: | portrait | Source: | Vads | Creator: | Artist: French School Æ | Identifier: | http://www.vads.ac.uk/large.php?uid=8924... | Go to resource |
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