Labour of Love
October 23, 2008 – 17:28
fully decorated muselaar
I have finally finished this project. It is a decorated muselaar, a similar instrument to a harpsichord. The outside is decorated with a vivacious painted marble, the soundboard is decorated with birds and fruits from the Flemish tradition, and the inside of the lid has a landscape painting depicting the myth of Orpheus and his young wife, Eurydice, taken from him into the underworld after she died from the poison of a viper’s bite.
I will be sorry to see this one leave the workshop. I’ve become quite attached to it.
4 Responses to “Labour of Love”
This is truly a work of art. Absolutely stunning!
By Arthur Y on Oct 25, 2008
so beautiful alison! well done!!!
By Lynne Rutter on Oct 27, 2008
What a beauty Allison! I remember seeing it at the beginning stage when I visited you in your studio. You created a masterpiece! The lights and shadows are fabulous!
Tatiana
By Tatiana Rugers on Mar 3, 2009
incredible
By jill dipippo on May 5, 2009