The piano isn’t just a piece of the music world it has become a popular subject of artwork by many artists over the years. Throughout history artists have created framed piano artwork that appeals to art lovers and music lovers alike. The ebony and ivory keys are making more than just music; they are dazzling the eyes as well.
Artists like Monica Stewart, Paul Brent, Keith Mallet, and Steven Johnson have created some great framed piano paintings that focus around the jazz theme which is very appealing o many, many people. Some of their wonderful works include “Enchanting Keys”, “Abstract Piano”, Ragtime,”, and “Reflections”. These are quite popular in the décor of many jazz and music clubs.
Alfred Gockel used the keys of the piano in several of his famous framed piano abstracts that included many different musical instruments in the same picture. The piano is a very old piano and one can find paintings that reflect the older days of piano playing like “Young Girls at the Piano” by Pierre Auguste Renoir and “A Young Lady Seated at a Virginal” by Johannes Vermeer.
“Piano and Butterflies” is a great piece done by Marion McConaghie that takes a unique approach with newspaper and butterflies. A piece that is worthy of a good conversation about what the artists was thinking. Dawn Collins paints her piano pictures for those that love lots of color and child like characteristics in their art work. Her pieces like “One Afternoon” and “Play That Funky Music” are very eye catching.
