The artwork, titled “The Music Master – The Nightingale,” is a creation by Edmund Dulac, an eminent artist associated with the Art Nouveau (Modern) movement. This particular piece belongs to the genre of illustration and is part of the series “The Nightingale.”
The artwork depicts an elderly music master seated at a desk within a richly decorated room, engrossed in reading a scroll. Surrounding him are various objects that suggest a musical and scholarly environment, including musical instruments and bound books. The background features an elegant hanging scroll portraying a figure playing a flute, enhancing the theme of music and art. The muted, harmonious color palette and intricate details reflect the stylistic elements of the Art Nouveau movement.
