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Cello Collection (#10)

The cello, a majestic instrument with a rich history, has captivated audiences for centuries

Background imageCello Collection: The Concert (oil on canvas)

The Concert (oil on canvas)
3115237 The Concert (oil on canvas) by Cossiers, Jan (1600-71) (attr. to); 120.5x162.5 cm; Brodie Castle, Forres, Scotland; eNational Trust for Scotland; Photo eNational Trust for Scotland; Flemish

Background imageCello Collection: Carl Friedrich Abel, c. 1777 (oil on canvas)

Carl Friedrich Abel, c. 1777 (oil on canvas)
HEH416351 Carl Friedrich Abel, c.1777 (oil on canvas) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); 225.4x151.1 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

Background imageCello Collection: The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel)

The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel)
659145 The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel) by Meyerheim, Friedrich Edouard (1808-79); 67x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle)

Background imageCello Collection: Christmas Waits of Long Ago (colour litho)

Christmas Waits of Long Ago (colour litho)
730610 Christmas Waits of Long Ago (colour litho) by King, Henry John Yeend (1855-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Waits of Long Ago)

Background imageCello Collection: Sir Seymour Haden Playing the Cello, c. 1855 (pencil, pen & ink on beige paper)

Sir Seymour Haden Playing the Cello, c. 1855 (pencil, pen & ink on beige paper)
FSG324592 Sir Seymour Haden Playing the Cello, c.1855 (pencil, pen & ink on beige paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 18.5x10.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageCello Collection: A Philharmonic Rehearsal in a Farmhouse, 1860 (oil on canvas)

A Philharmonic Rehearsal in a Farmhouse, 1860 (oil on canvas)
WAG13320 A Philharmonic Rehearsal in a Farmhouse, 1860 (oil on canvas) by Hodgson, John Evan (1831-95); 86.4 x 111.8 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands

Background imageCello Collection: The Instrument Maker, c. 1735, published in Augsburg (coloured engraving)

The Instrument Maker, c. 1735, published in Augsburg (coloured engraving)
CHT163640 The Instrument Maker, c.1735, published in Augsburg (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German

Background imageCello Collection: Plate XI: Instruments played with a bow, from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84

Plate XI: Instruments played with a bow, from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84
STC84221 Plate XI: Instruments played with a bow, from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-83), 1751-72 (engraving) by Benard

Background imageCello Collection: The Steam Concert, caricature of modern music from Un Autre Monde

The Steam Concert, caricature of modern music from Un Autre Monde
CHT171888 The Steam Concert, caricature of modern music from Un Autre Monde, 1844 (coloured engraving) by Grandville (Jean Ignace Isidore Gerard) (1803-47); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

Background imageCello Collection: A Family Concert, c. 1840 (colour litho)

A Family Concert, c. 1840 (colour litho)
CHT171884 A Family Concert, c.1840 (colour litho) by Lami, Eugene-Louis (1800-90) (after); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: The Marriage Feast at Cana, detail of musicians and dogs, c

The Marriage Feast at Cana, detail of musicians and dogs, c
PWI99620 The Marriage Feast at Cana, detail of musicians and dogs, c.1562 (oil on canvas) (detail of 94932) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; Italian

Background imageCello Collection: J Becquet, sculptor, 1859 (drypoint)

J Becquet, sculptor, 1859 (drypoint)
6200322 J Becquet, sculptor, 1859 (drypoint) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 19.1x31.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageCello Collection: The young musician (colour litho)

The young musician (colour litho)
5997657 The young musician (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young musician)

Background imageCello Collection: Young gentleman in his rooms at university, 1817 (engraving)

Young gentleman in his rooms at university, 1817 (engraving)
5912748 Young gentleman in his rooms at university, 1817 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); (add.info.: Young gentleman in his rooms at university being berated by his tutor)

Background imageCello Collection: The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas)

The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas)
990207 The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 116x94.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Arts - Music. Carle van Loo (1705-1765). Oil on canvas

Background imageCello Collection: Saint Cecile. Painting by Nicolas Colombel (1646-1717), oil on wood

Saint Cecile. Painting by Nicolas Colombel (1646-1717), oil on wood
LSE4314957 Saint Cecile. Painting by Nicolas Colombel (1646-1717), oil on wood. French Art 17th-18th century. Musee des Beaux Arts de Rouen

Background imageCello Collection: Le maestro Offenbach accaparant avec sa musique tous les theatres de Paris

Le maestro Offenbach accaparant avec sa musique tous les theatres de Paris
XEE4165540 Le maestro Offenbach accaparant avec sa musique tous les theatres de Paris. Le compositeur allemand naturalise francais Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) jouant du violoncelle

Background imageCello Collection: Jean Philippe (Jean-Philippe) Rameau, French composer (1683-1764) - engraving

Jean Philippe (Jean-Philippe) Rameau, French composer (1683-1764) - engraving
LSE4109261 Jean Philippe (Jean-Philippe) Rameau, French composer (1683-1764) - engraving, 20th century by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCello Collection: The art of sounds: harmony. Singers and musicians in a church

The art of sounds: harmony. Singers and musicians in a church
XEE4139960 The art of sounds: harmony. Singers and musicians in a church. Anonymous illustration from 1925. Private collection

Background imageCello Collection: Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus, 1655 (oil on canvas)

Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus, 1655 (oil on canvas)
JEB4875636 Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Tassel, Jean (1608-67); 100x140 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info.: The muses Calliope (epic poesy)

Background imageCello Collection: Page from opera seria Gli arabi delle gallie by G Pacini

Page from opera seria Gli arabi delle gallie by G Pacini
LRI4567228 Page from opera seria Gli arabi delle gallie by G Pacini by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Page from " Gli arabi nelle Gallie, ossia Il trionfo della fede")

Background imageCello Collection: Van Dyck in London The painter Antoon van Dyck (Anton or Antoine Van Dyck

Van Dyck in London The painter Antoon van Dyck (Anton or Antoine Van Dyck
JLJ4591690 Van Dyck in London The painter Antoon van Dyck (Anton or Antoine Van Dyck, 1599-1641) in an English interior where he has a meal and a concert

Background imageCello Collection: The wedding of Cana, detail: Christ and the Virgin. Fresco by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588

The wedding of Cana, detail: Christ and the Virgin. Fresco by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588
JLJ4608039 The wedding of Cana, detail: Christ and the Virgin. Fresco by Paolo Veronese (1528-1588) Ec. Fri. 1562-1563. Oil on canvas

Background imageCello Collection: The concert A musician at the harpsichord and a cellist

The concert A musician at the harpsichord and a cellist
JLJ4674675 The concert A musician at the harpsichord and a cellist. painting by Gaspare Traversi (1722-1770) 18th century Sun

Background imageCello Collection: The skeleton of Death with the antiquarian hoarder in a bedroom filled with musical instruments

The skeleton of Death with the antiquarian hoarder in a bedroom filled with musical instruments, books, manuscripts
FLO4690289 The skeleton of Death with the antiquarian hoarder in a bedroom filled with musical instruments, books, manuscripts, armour, a globe, a bust, rats, etc

Background imageCello Collection: Title page from Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674

Title page from Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674
5615854 Title page from Paradise Lost by John Milton (1608-1674) a series of 12 illustrations etched by William Strang (1859-1921) showing Milton playing Cello for his daughters

Background imageCello Collection: A Guitar, a Cello, Lutes, a Musical Score and other Books

A Guitar, a Cello, Lutes, a Musical Score and other Books
1766794 A Guitar, a Cello, Lutes, a Musical Score and other Books, a Gilt Ewer and an Armillary Sphere on a Draped Table, a Column Beyond and a Curtain Above (oil on canvas) by Baschenis

Background imageCello Collection: Joachim string quartet, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (b / w photo)

Joachim string quartet, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (b / w photo)
5216939 Joachim string quartet, Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra (b/w photo) by German Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Joachim string quartet)

Background imageCello Collection: Interior of a Dutch house, c1680 (colour litho)

Interior of a Dutch house, c1680 (colour litho)
969094 Interior of a Dutch house, c1680 (colour litho) by Steffelaar, Nico (1852-1918); Private Collection; (add.info.: Interior of a Dutch house, c1680)

Background imageCello Collection: Playing in Parts, pub. 1801 (hand coloured engraving)

Playing in Parts, pub. 1801 (hand coloured engraving)
3051744 Playing in Parts, pub. 1801 (hand coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: Itinerant Musicians playing in a poor part of town (w / c on paper)

Itinerant Musicians playing in a poor part of town (w / c on paper)
STC205073 Itinerant Musicians playing in a poor part of town (w/c on paper) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: Wedding Feast, 1917 (oil on canvas)

Wedding Feast, 1917 (oil on canvas)
BAL196469 Wedding Feast, 1917 (oil on canvas) by Kustodiev, Boris Mikhailovich (1878-1927); 88.5x144.5 cm; Victor and Vasnetsov Museum, Kirov, Russia; Russian, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: Origin of the Gout, ca. 1810. Creator: Unknown

Origin of the Gout, ca. 1810. Creator: Unknown
Origin of the Gout, ca. 1810

Background imageCello Collection: Magnificat: The Virgin Surrounded by Music-Making Angels, 1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I

Magnificat: The Virgin Surrounded by Music-Making Angels, 1585. Creator: Johann Sadeler I
Magnificat: The Virgin Surrounded by Music-Making Angels, 1585

Background imageCello Collection: APPASSIONATA

APPASSIONATA
Derek Galon MA FRPS FOPS

Background imageCello Collection: Music of the soul

Music of the soul
Natalia Simongulashvili ( NATALIORION )

Background imageCello Collection: Jules 2

Jules 2
David Leyland

Background imageCello Collection: when even music

when even music
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageCello Collection: Cello at the Door

Cello at the Door
Jacqueline Hammer

Background imageCello Collection: break for the cello

break for the cello
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageCello Collection: Pause for cello

Pause for cello
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageCello Collection: the cellist

the cellist
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageCello Collection: the stage fright of the cellist

the stage fright of the cellist
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Background imageCello Collection: The Cellist

The Cellist
Sebastian Kisworo

Background imageCello Collection: The Duet

The Duet
Despird Zhang

Background imageCello Collection: Musician

Musician
Refat




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The cello, a majestic instrument with a rich history, has captivated audiences for centuries. From the talented hands of Madame Suggia during the years 1920-1923 to the mesmerizing performances by Miss Beatrice Harrison, this instrument has been a source of inspiration and awe. In 1933, artist Augustus John beautifully captured the essence of the cello in his artwork. The painting showcased various musical instruments surrounding this enchanting piece, highlighting its significance in orchestral compositions. One cannot forget The Sharp Family's portrait from 1779-1781 by Johan Zoffany. This masterpiece immortalized their love for music as they gathered around their beloved cello, showcasing its importance within family bonds. Taking us to Margate Pier is Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra. Their melodious tunes resonated through the air as she skillfully played her cello, captivating listeners with every note. M Rostropovich's photograph reminds us of his virtuosity on this magnificent instrument. His talent transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on classical music history. Liszt conducting in Budapest brings forth images of grandeur and elegance. As he led an orchestra filled with cellos among other instruments, their harmonies created symphonic magic that transported audiences to another realm. A snapshot from Geneva showcases a passionate cellist pouring their heart into each stroke of the bow. In Switzerland's picturesque landscape, this musician perfectly embodies Europe's love affair with classical music. Traveling across continents to Cienfuegos in Cuba takes us to where a double bass rests against a wall. Its presence signifies not only its own unique sound but also how it complements the soulful melodies produced by cellos in Central America's vibrant musical scene. Visiting Beethoven's birthplace in Bonn evokes memories of his genius compositions brought to life through his mastery over many instruments including the cello. His music continues to inspire and move audiences worldwide.