Cellist Collection (#2)

Cherub musicians, c1850. Creator: Ecole Francaise
Cherub musicians, c1850

Bette Davis stars as a cellist in the 1970 film Connection Rooms. Picture taken during filming. The pot of Connecting Rooms explores the relationship shared by residents of a seedy boarding house

Prince Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, playing the cello at Kew Palace, c1733-1750, (1942). Portrait of Frederick Louis (1707-1751) accompanied by his sisters Anne (1709-1759)

Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. Artist
Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Les Invisibles
Florent Bodart

the cellist
Jois Domont ( J.L.G.)

Le Concert, 1774. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
Le Concert, 1774. [The Concert]

The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Creator: Johan Zoffany
The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Portrait of Englsih art collector and patron George Clavering-Cowper, 3rd Earl Cowper (1738-1789), with Emilie Gore, Elizabeth Gore

Saint Cecilia with an angel holding a musical score, 1617-1618. Artist: Domenichino
Saint Cecilia with an angel holding a musical score, 1617-1618. Painting housed at the Louvre, Paris. From A History of Painting, Volume III by Haldane MacFall. [T. C. and E. C

Becquet, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Becquet, 1859. Series: The Thames Set

Female cellist
Eiji Yamamoto

Violinface
Georgy Bezborodov

Auguste Van Biene - Dutch Actor, Musician and Composer
Auguste Van Biene (1849-1913) - Dutch Actor, Musician, Composer, Cellist - best known for his composition The Broken Melody Date: circa 1905

Poland. Harvesters Festival. Engraving by Lemaitre. History of Poland, by Charles Foster. Panorama Universal, 1840

In Memoriam, Heroic Musicians of the Titanic who died at their posts like men - Wallace Hartley, bandleader and violinist; Percy C Taylor, cellist; Georges Krins, violinist; Roger Bricoux

Madame Suggia, cellist Date: 1925

Mstislav Rostropovich and Galina Vishnevskaya
Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007), renowned Russian cellist and conductor. Seen here with his wife, the Russian soprano Galina Pavlovna Vishnevskaya (b 1926). The couple married in 1955

Paul Tortelier, French cellist and composer
Paul Tortelier (1914-1990), French cellist and composer Date: circa 1970s

Mstislav Rostropovich, renowned Russian cellist
Mstislav Rostropovich (1927-2007), renowned Russian cellist and conductor. Seen here (centre) with the Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (left) and the English composer Benjamin Britten (right)

Jacqueline Du Pre, celebrated British cellist
Jacqueline Mary Du Pre (1945-1987), celebrated British cellist who, sadly, stopped performing at the age of 28 and died at the age of 42 as a result of multiple sclerosis. Date: circa 1970s

Joseph Hollman - portrait sitting playing the cello, 1897 (print)
3919254 Joseph Hollman - portrait sitting playing the cello, 1897 (print) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); (add.info.: Joseph Hollman - portrait sitting playing the cello)

Portrait of Servais, 1838 (pencil on paper)
490169 Portrait of Servais, 1838 (pencil on paper) by Acker, Johannes Baptista van (1794-1863) ; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; (add.info)

Study from behind of a naked man playing a cello, from the Principios para estudiar e... ca. 1693
Study from behind of a naked man playing a cello, from the Principios para estudiar el Nobilisimo y Real arte de la Pintura (Madrid 1693), ca. 1693

A Musical Evening (oil on canvas)
IND54462 A Musical Evening (oil on canvas) by Houasse, Michel-Ange (1680-1730); Patrimonio Nacional, Madrid, Spain; Index Fototeca

Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas)
3709927 Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Seurat, Georges Pierre (1859-91); 169.1x141 cm; Rijksmuseum Kroller-Muller, Otterlo, Netherlands; (add.info.: Chahut meaning noise or uproar)

Peggie Sampson, 1938 (pastel)
6199983 Peggie Sampson, 1938 (pastel) by Foggie, David (1878-1948); 69x50.8 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; Dundee Art Galleries and Museums

Womens orchestra (b / w photo)
5207882 Womens orchestra (b/w photo) by Geniaux, Paul (1873-1914); Private Collection; (add.info.: Womens orchestra. Illustration from La Femme dans la Nature, dans les Moeurs, dans la Legende)

A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)
651325 A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel) by Weiss, Emile Georges (1861-p.1921); 45.6x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welcome Distraction. Emile Georges Weiss (1861-after 1921)

L homme au Violoncelle, c. 1894 (litho)
2630782 L homme au Violoncelle, c.1894 (litho) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aubrey Vincent Beardsley (1872 - 1898) was an English illustrator and author

An American Mercantile Building in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan no zu), 1861

The Family Concert, 1666. Creator: Jan Steen
The Family Concert, 1666

J. Becquet, Sculptor, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
J. Becquet, Sculptor, 1859

The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas)
CH372093 The Dinner Party, 1837 (oil on canvas) by Paczka, Ferencz (1856-1925); 124.5x207 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Hungarian, out of copyright

ZdeAoka Aierny, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho)
3702789 Zdeoka AIernA, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 200x124 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Alfredo Piatti, 19th century (engraving)
6198569 Alfredo Piatti, 19th century (engraving) by Holl, Francis (1815-84); 31.8x25.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee, UK; (add.info.: Orchar Collection); Dundee Art Galleries and Museums; English

Portrait of a Musician, c. 1570-1590 (oil on canvas)
1217703 Portrait of a Musician, c. 1570-1590 (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); 75x56 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: Anonymous)

Portrait of Arthur Kemp playing the cello, 1935 (pencil & chalk on paper)
LIS372950 Portrait of Arthur Kemp playing the cello, 1935 (pencil & chalk on paper) by Shakespeare, Percy (1906-43); 56x39 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Beethovens Andante (oil on canvas)
CW278195 Beethovens Andante (oil on canvas) by Vintner, John Alfred (1828-1905); 71x106.8 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Chamber Music Concert, c. 1885-90 (oil on canvas)
CHT165874 Chamber Music Concert, c.1885-90 (oil on canvas) by Gruen or Grun, Jules Alexandre (1868-1934); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Concert, (oil on canvas)
827426 The Concert, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 108x180.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Concert. Joseph Frederic Charles Soulacroix (1825-1879)

The Cello, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut)
614943 The Cello, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 32.4x25.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

An Unexpected Question, 1922 (oil on canvas)
659921 An Unexpected Question, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); 48.5x66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unexpected Question. John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923)

The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper)
6366339 The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper) by Chinese School; 43.7 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair)

Mr Joseph Hollman (colour litho)
612799 Mr Joseph Hollman (colour litho) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Joseph Hollman, A great cellist, 2 December 1897, Vanity Fair)

Pablo Casals (chromolitho)
666968 Pablo Casals (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pablo Casals. Cigarette card, from series on Musical Celebrities, published by Wills)

Jean Gerardy (chromolitho)
666957 Jean Gerardy (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Gerardy. Cigarette card, from series on Musical Celebrities, published by Wills)

Gwen Farrar at home
Page from The Sketch featuring a number of photographs of actress, cellist, singer and all round variety artist Gwen Farrar at her home

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"Captivating the World with Melodies: A Journey through the Lives of Cellists" Madame Suggia, a renowned cellist from 1920-1923, mesmerized audiences with her enchanting performances. In 1933, artist Augustus John captured the essence of a cellist in his masterpiece. Miss Beatrice Harrison's soulful rendition on the cello resonated deeply with listeners. Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra created magical moments on Margate Pier, captivating passersby with their melodic tunes. Mstislav Rostropovich's photograph exuded passion and dedication towards his craft as a cellist. Sir John Barbirolli's mastery over the cello brought forth harmonies that touched hearts worldwide. Pablo Casals' visit to London left an indelible mark on the city's music scene as he showcased his virtuosity on the cello. L'Ouie celebrated the beauty of sound produced by cellos, highlighting its significance in musical compositions. Zosia Jagodzinska's performance in 2017 captivated audiences and demonstrated her talent as a skilled cellist; Alan John Ainsworth immortalized this moment through artistry. The string quartet of 1872 transported listeners to another era with their harmonious melodies that stood the test of time. An English wood engraving from 1846 depicted an exquisite string quartet performance, showcasing musicians' dedication to their craft during that period. Winslow Homer's painting "The Studio" (1867) portrayed a serene atmosphere where cellos were part of creating beautiful symphonies within artistic spaces. From classical masterpieces to contemporary talents, these cellists have shaped our musical landscape throughout history - just like Rubens' portrayal of "The Education of Princess" in his renowned Marie de Medici Cycle.