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Cello Collection (#5)

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

Background imageCello Collection: Duo of gypsy musicians in an inn in Brod (or Bosanski Brod, Bosnia)

Duo of gypsy musicians in an inn in Brod (or Bosanski Brod, Bosnia). Engraving to illustrate the memories of travel
LSE4328989 Duo of gypsy musicians in an inn in Brod (or Bosanski Brod, Bosnia). Engraving to illustrate the memories of travel among the southern Slavs, by Georges Perrot, in 1868

Background imageCello Collection: Evora

Evora
Djayent Abdillah

Background imageCello Collection: Caricature figurines of musicians, made in Nuremberg, 1836 (ceramic) (see also 78087)

Caricature figurines of musicians, made in Nuremberg, 1836 (ceramic) (see also 78087)
BAL78086 Caricature figurines of musicians, made in Nuremberg, 1836 (ceramic) (see also 78087) by German School, (19th century); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK

Background imageCello Collection: A Musical Evening (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageCello Collection: Winter in Hungary, gypsy musicians attacked and killed by wolves (Colour Litho)

Winter in Hungary, gypsy musicians attacked and killed by wolves (Colour Litho)
2814981 Winter in Hungary, gypsy musicians attacked and killed by wolves (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Winter in Hungary)

Background imageCello Collection: Le Chahut, 1890 (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imageCello Collection: Portrait of Giovanni Sebastiano Paradisi (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Giovanni Sebastiano Paradisi (oil on canvas)
884927 Portrait of Giovanni Sebastiano Paradisi (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (18th century); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Italian school 18th century)

Background imageCello Collection: The Joys of Life: flowers, women, music (mural)

The Joys of Life: flowers, women, music (mural)
PWI83717 The Joys of Life: flowers, women, music (mural) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919); Hotel de Ville, Paris, France; © Peter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: A Village Philharmonic Rehearsal, 1888. Creator: Stanhope A Forbes

A Village Philharmonic Rehearsal, 1888. Creator: Stanhope A Forbes
A Village Philharmonic Rehearsal, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageCello Collection: The Violincelist, 1903. Painting by Maurice Thomassin. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention

The Violincelist, 1903. Painting by Maurice Thomassin. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention
JEB4901075 The Violincelist, 1903. Painting by Maurice Thomassin. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence, Marseille

Background imageCello Collection: musical automatons - Mechanical concert invented by R. Richard dedicated to Louis Phelypeaux

musical automatons - Mechanical concert invented by R. Richard dedicated to Louis Phelypeaux
XEE4156396 musical automatons - Mechanical concert invented by R. Richard dedicated to Louis Phelypeaux, Comte de Saint-Florentin (1705-1777) - Engraving on copper, 1769

Background imageCello Collection: Adelaide de Gueidan and his sister at the harpsichord: Adelaide (1725-1786)

Adelaide de Gueidan and his sister at the harpsichord: Adelaide (1725-1786) and her sister Catherine (1726-1759)
JLJ4683665 Adelaide de Gueidan and his sister at the harpsichord: Adelaide (1725-1786) and her sister Catherine (1726-1759) are members of a large Provencal family

Background imageCello Collection: Basse, music book and spee. Painting by Michel Boyer (1668-1724), 1693. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0

Basse, music book and spee. Painting by Michel Boyer (1668-1724), 1693. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0. 81 x 0. 99m
JLJ4669735 Basse, music book and spee. Painting by Michel Boyer (1668-1724), 1693. Oil on canvas. Dim: 0.81 x 0.99m. by Boyer, Michel (1668-1724); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Basse)

Background imageCello Collection: Detail of 'The Assumption of Mary', 1745-48 (fresco)

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928825 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

Background imageCello Collection: Visit of Minerva at the Muses Painting by Hendrick de Clerk (1570-1629) (ec. flam)

Visit of Minerva at the Muses Painting by Hendrick de Clerk (1570-1629) (ec. flam. ) 17th century Chalons Sur Marne
JLJ4597917 Visit of Minerva at the Muses Painting by Hendrick de Clerk (1570-1629) (ec.flam.) 17th century Chalons Sur Marne

Background imageCello Collection: The Parnassus Apollo and the muses Calliope (epic poesy), Clio (history), Erato (lyric art)

The Parnassus Apollo and the muses Calliope (epic poesy), Clio (history), Erato (lyric art), Euterpe (music)
LSE4076682 The Parnassus Apollo and the muses Calliope (epic poesy), Clio (history), Erato (lyric art), Euterpe (music), Melpomene (tragedies), Polymnia (rhetoric), Terpsichore (dance)

Background imageCello Collection: Peggie Sampson, 1938 (pastel)

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

Background imageCello Collection: Womens orchestra (b / w photo)

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)

Background imageCello Collection: A Difficult Passage - man practising the cello in front of the fire (colour litho)

A Difficult Passage - man practising the cello in front of the fire (colour litho)
5986736 A Difficult Passage - man practising the cello in front of the fire (colour litho) by Grace, Alfred Lyndon (1867-1949); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCello Collection: A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)

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)

Background imageCello Collection: Detail of 'The Assumption of Mary', 1745-48 (fresco)

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928824 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

Background imageCello Collection: Musical Still Life

Musical Still Life
AGN70055 Musical Still Life by Bettera, Bartolommeo (1639-after 1688); 99x131 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: Musical Still Life

Musical Still Life
AGN49682 Musical Still Life by Bettera, Bartolommeo (1639-after 1688); Private Collection; Photo © Agnew s, London; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: The Music Party (oil on wood)

The Music Party (oil on wood)
3743934 The Music Party (oil on wood) by Codde, Pieter Jacobsz (1599-1678) (attr.to); 47x69.9 cm; Nottingham City Museums and Galleries (Nottingham Castle)

Background imageCello Collection: Three musicians as symbol of Harmony, Room of the Conjugal Love, 1560-1561 (fresco)

Three musicians as symbol of Harmony, Room of the Conjugal Love, 1560-1561 (fresco)
2632640 Three musicians as symbol of Harmony, Room of the Conjugal Love, 1560-1561 (fresco) by Veronese, (Paolo Caliari) (1528-88); Villa Barbaro, Maser, Veneto, Italy; (add.info.: Maser)

Background imageCello Collection: Detail of 'The Assumption of Mary', 1745-48 (fresco)

Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco)
3928823 Detail of "The Assumption of Mary", 1745-48 (fresco) by Bortoloni, Mattia (1695-1750), Biella, Felice (1702-86) & Bibiena, Giuseppe Galli (1696-1757); Sanctuary of Vicoforte, Cuneo

Background imageCello Collection: Cafe Scene

Cafe Scene
WH48214 Cafe Scene by Caputo, Ulisse (1872-1948); Private Collection; Photo © Whitford & Hughes, London, UK; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)

Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)
1195102 Melody hour, c.1934 (etching and drypoint in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.7x57.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageCello Collection: L homme au Violoncelle, c. 1894 (litho)

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

Background imageCello Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Violoncelle; Violoncello; Violoncell (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Violoncelle; Violoncello; Violoncell (engraving)
7197925 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Violoncelle; Violoncello; Violoncell (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violoncelle; Violoncello; Violoncell)

Background imageCello Collection: The dark attic (oil on canvas)

The dark attic (oil on canvas)
OVR398880 The dark attic (oil on canvas) by Folkestad, Bernhard Dorotheus (1879-1933); 85x125 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageCello Collection: Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho)

Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho)
7201416 Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCello Collection: Insects playing musical instruments (litho)

Insects playing musical instruments (litho)
7201075 Insects playing musical instruments (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Insects playing musical instruments)

Background imageCello Collection: Apollo and the Muses, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune

Apollo and the Muses, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune
Apollo and the Muses, n.d

Background imageCello Collection: An American Mercantile Building in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan no zu), 1861

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

Background imageCello Collection: There's fire in her

There's fire in her
Sita Gramich

Background imageCello Collection: The color of my music

The color of my music
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Background imageCello Collection: The Terrace, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown

The Terrace, c. 1660. Creator: Unknown
The Terrace, c. 1660

Background imageCello Collection: An Elegant Company, 1632. Creator: Pieter Codde

An Elegant Company, 1632. Creator: Pieter Codde
An Elegant Company, 1632

Background imageCello Collection: The Family Concert, 1666. Creator: Jan Steen

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

Background imageCello Collection: The Music Lesson, 1671. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt

The Music Lesson, 1671. Creator: Jacob Ochtervelt
The Music Lesson, 1671

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

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

Background imageCello Collection: Saint Cecile singing the praises of the Lord The saint plays the harp

Saint Cecile singing the praises of the Lord The saint plays the harp
JLJ4677012 Saint Cecile singing the praises of the Lord The saint plays the harp and is surrounded by instruments. Painting by Pierre Mignard (1612-1695) 1691 Sun

Background imageCello Collection: The Venitian Concert Musicians (cello, lute, violin) and singers on a terrace are served

The Venitian Concert Musicians (cello, lute, violin) and singers on a terrace are served
JLJ4677462 The Venitian Concert Musicians (cello, lute, violin) and singers on a terrace are served by a black servant. Painting by Alexandre Hesse (1806-1879) 19th century Nantes

Background imageCello Collection: Music in Europe in the 17th century - in 'Le costume historique'

Music in Europe in the 17th century - in "Le costume historique"
LSE4086499 Music in Europe in the 17th century - in " Le costume historique" by Racinet, 1876 by Unknown Artist

Background imageCello Collection: The prodigal son or 'allegory of the five senses'

The prodigal son or "allegory of the five senses"
LSE4316066 The prodigal son or " allegory of the five senses". Painting by Johannes Baeck (ca. 1600-1654), oil on canvas, 1637. Flemish art, 17th century. Dim. 122, 5 x 184 cm

Background imageCello Collection: Pablo Casals (1876-1973) playing the cello. Painting by Jan Toorop (1858-1928)

Pablo Casals (1876-1973) playing the cello. Painting by Jan Toorop (1858-1928)
LSE4315690 Pablo Casals (1876-1973) playing the cello. Painting by Jan Toorop (1858-1928), Oil On Canvas, 1904. Dutch Art, 20th century. Rotterdam Museum of Fine Arts (Netherlands)




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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.