"Savoyards of Fashion -- or, the Musical Mania of 1799"

Description: 

Women during the Regency Era were expected to learn how to play a musical instrument. At the beginning of the era, it was seen as a skill of leisure but later transformed into an art form and professional musicians were regarded as artisans. For women who needed to work, knowing how to play a musical instrument was an asset.  

Associated Place(s)

Artist: 

  • George Woodward

Image Date: 

circa. 18th century