Focus on Maria Sèthe at the Harmonium and explore the Painting.
The subject of the portrait is Maria Sèthe, who later married the modernist architect, painter, designer and exponent of Art Nouveau Henry Van de Velde. She is seated on a chair in front of a harmonium. Behind the harmonium, the head of a cello is visible The harmonium, the cello and the work of art point to the social status of the wealthy Sèthe family and their musical interests.The painting is signed VTR at the top, along with the date of the portrait.
harmonium Henry Van de Velde