Pardessus de Viole

Nicholas Chappuy

ca. 1750 · Wood · Musical Instruments

A small treble-range viol called the pardessus was invented in France mid-century, likely to allow women to play music meant for newly popular violins and flutes.

Artist

Nicholas Chappuy

Date

ca. 1750

Medium

Wood

Culture

French

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Purchase, Frederick M. Lehman Bequest, 2006