Young Violinist in Rococo: An Elegant Painting

(1836 Dinkelsbühl – 1897 Munich) Noble Rococo society at a home concert in a salon. A narrative, cheerful genre painting featuring a standing young violinist who captivates an elegant lady with his playing or personality, as she leans forward with an expressive gesture. While her companion, seated next to her, ignores the music and shows interest only in the violinist, the elderly cellist, seated not far from the center of the composition, openly expresses his enthusiasm for him with a benevolent smile and joy in playing. Herpfer studied at the Munich Academy from 1854 under Johann von Schraudolph, Philipp von Foltz, Karl von Piloty, and Arthur von Ramberg. From 1869, he exhibited at the Munich Crystal Palace and also participated in the Great Berlin Art Exhibition. His artistically outstanding genre paintings, in which the aristocratic world of the 18th century prevailed, simultaneously met the representational needs of his time. Signed with the location Munich. 91.5 cm x 110.5 cm. Decorated frame. Oil on canvas.