(Woman playing 13-course lute) by Jorgen Storck
(Woman playing 13-course lute)
Jorgen Storck
Title
(Woman playing 13-course lute)
Artist
Jorgen Storck
1880 - 1924 (biography)Year
1910
Technique
watercolor and drawing
Image Size
5 1/2 x 7" image
Signature
pencil signed, lower right
Edition Size
1 of 1 unique
Annotations
pencil dated "Nov. 1910" below signature; pencil dedicated to Brochner in image, lower right
Reference
Paper
ivory wove
State
Publisher
Inventory ID
2335
Price
$400.00
Description
It was not uncommon in the early 20th century for women of means to learn classical instruments of ancient descent, in addition to more traditional instruments such as the piano. The 13-course lute, illustrated here, was designed in the 1720s, and was the preferred style used by composers such as Johannes S. Bach. The pegbox is extended to make room for longer bass strings, allowing for a richer sound.
From the collection of the Danish writer, critic, and collector, Georg Frederik Brøchner (1847-1933). Brøchner wrote many articles for The Studio and The International Studio.