Sitar Collection (#2)

Woman playing sitar child French Algiers Algeria
Woman playing sitar with child; French; Algiers, Algeria; about 1870 - 1890; Albumen silver print

Ravi Shankar seen here holding his sitar June 1966

Salvation Army School at Satara, India
Indian Girls from the Salvation Army School at Satara in the Satara District of Maharashtra state of India. Pictures with their Leaders Adjutant Khusi and Ensign Kamala Bai. Date: 1922

Sitar player, India, 20th century

Houseboat party, Jhelum River, Kashmir, India, c1900s(?). Artist: Underwood & Underwood
Houseboat party, Jhelum River, Kashmir, India, c1900s(?). Stereoscopic card. In the foreground a man plays a sitar

Beggar, 1828. Artist: Marlet et Cie
Beggar, 1828. A lithograph from L Inde Francais, 1828. From the collection of Jean Claude Carriere

Nautch women and musicians, India. Date: circa 1890s

Girl Sitar 1850s Albumen silver print Image 8. 9 x 6. 7 cm
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Sitar player, Varanasi, India

Close up abstract of a wood indian sitar string insturment of music in India

SHEIKH SALIM CHISTI (1478-1572). Sufi saint and sage during the Mughal Empire in India. Salim Chisti speaking to two disciples and a musician

Parsee Marriage, India
A marriage ceremony among the Parsis (Parsees), followers of Zoroaster, in India. A female sitar player provides a musical accompaniment

Sitar and player beside the Ganga River, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, Asia

Sitar, Pakistan, Asia

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The sitar, a mesmerizing stringed instrument originating from India, has captivated audiences for centuries. Its enchanting melodies can transport listeners to another time and place. In the Academy Poster for Satyajit Rays The Music Room (1958), the sitar takes center stage as it symbolizes the rich cultural heritage of Agra, India. This iconic film beautifully portrays the emotional power of music through the skilled hands of a sitar player. Traveling to Varanasi in Uttar Pradesh state, we encounter a master sitar maker who meticulously crafts each instrument with love and dedication. His workshop is filled with the sweet scent of wood shavings and resonates with the sounds of his craftsmanship. Alongside the holy Ganges River in Varanasi, an elderly man finds solace in playing his beloved sitar. As he plucks its strings, his soulful melodies blend harmoniously with nature's symphony. Intricate carvings adorn ancient instruments like Dhumavati/Matangi and Shri Sheshanarayana, showcasing their timeless beauty and artistic excellence. These masterpieces are testaments to both unknown creators' skill and devotion to their craft. An illustration featuring a sitar alongside musical notes reminds us that this instrument is not just an object but a vessel for expressing emotions beyond words. It carries within it stories untold yet understood by those who listen attentively. Musicians on the banks of rivers continue to breathe life into traditional Indian music as they play their sitars accompanied by tabla drums. Their rhythmic collaboration creates an ethereal atmosphere where time seems suspended. Even outside its birthplace, such as Sintra's Castelo dos Mouros in Portugal, steps lead us closer to discovering new dimensions unlocked by this mystical instrument's soundscapes. Finally, we come across a portrait capturing an elderly man lost in his own world while playing his cherished sitar.