Cornelis Troost (Dutch, 1696-1750)

The Concert
Circa 1730
Oil on canvas
Gift of Mrs. Katherine Bauman Geis
1940.10042

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An eighteenth-century actor and painter from Amsterdam, Troost was known for depicting scenes from the Amsterdam Theater as well as the daily life of the city’s upper class. His work, The Concert, combines his subjects of musical performances and aristocratic life by presenting an intimate salon show.