The Savoyard Girl

The term Savoyard referred to inhabitants of Savoy, a region of southeastern France, but was also used in 18th-century England to identify any wandering street musician performing on the hurdy-gurdy. Here, a Savoyard stands next to a fireplace in a
dark interior. The spontaneity of the figure, who opens her mouth to sing to the tune she creates by turning the key on her instrument, suggests that her portrayal is the result of direct observation.