Cello Collection (#8)

Four musical cats on a Christmas postcard, singing and playing instruments. Date: circa 1890s

Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho)
976290 Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children)

Erasmic Soap - delightfully refreshing Date: 1919

Chamber Orchestra (engraving)
1127318 Chamber Orchestra (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright

The Musicians, 1884 (oil on canvas)
659163 The Musicians, 1884 (oil on canvas) by Brown, H. W. Jennings (1862-98); 127x183 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; British, out of copyright

Portrait of a gentleman and his wife making music in an interior (oil on panel)
622422 Portrait of a gentleman and his wife making music in an interior (oil on panel) by Dijk, Philip van (1683-1753); 51.9x40.2 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch

The Musicians (engraving)
3639528 The Musicians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Musicians.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Three String Musicians (engraving)
3646699 Three String Musicians (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three String Musicians)

Watteau et de Jullienne (engraving)
3645435 Watteau et de Jullienne (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Watteau et de Jullienne. Illustration for Le Magasin Pittoresque (1867)

Johann Strauss (colour litho)
3643328 Johann Strauss (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Johann Strauss. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Angels singing and playing (fresco) (detail of 3496733)
3496736 Angels singing and playing (fresco) (detail of 3496733) by Rovere, Giovanni Mauro della (called Fiamminghino) (c.1575-1640); (add.info.: Gravedona, Santi Gusmeo e Matteo-004)

Chamber music instruments from the 18th century (chromolitho)
735785 Chamber music instruments from the 18th century (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chamber music instruments from the 18th century)

Preparing Cat-Gut at the London Hospitals own factory (sepia photo)
STC347699 Preparing Cat-Gut at the London Hospitals own factory (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

St. Cecilia, 1647 (oil on panel)
AGN342963 St. Cecilia, 1647 (oil on panel) by Bailleur, C. de (1607-71) and Francken, F. (1607-67); 63.5x49.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: patron saint of musicians; ); Photo eAgnew s

Section of a Parisian building, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque
CHT286985 Section of a Parisian building, illustration from Le Magasin Pittoresque, engraved by John Quartley (fl.1835-67) 1847 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Girardet

After Breakfast, 1601-50 (oil on canvas)
BFM286838 After Breakfast, 1601-50 (oil on canvas) by Duck, Jacob (c.1600-67); 75.7x62.8 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha

Music in the street, 1849 (engraving)
611115 Music in the street, 1849 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music in the street, 1849.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

The Instrument Maker, c. 1735, published in Augsburg (coloured engraving)
CHT163639 The Instrument Maker, c.1735, published in Augsburg (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German

Family Conversation piece (w / c on paper)
HTL226604 Family Conversation piece (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Discord
LLM459976 Discord by Lomax, John Arthur (1857-1923); Private Collection; (add.info.: Discord. llustration for The Boys Own Annual (1897).); © Look and Learn

Elsie Ferguson, 1917 (silver gelatin print)
MNY381423 Elsie Ferguson, 1917 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 25.4x20.3 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Jacob Cervetto, engraved by M. A. Picot, c. 1770 (engraving)
418534 Jacob Cervetto, engraved by M. A. Picot, c.1770 (engraving) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810) (after); 36.8x26.5 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

The Quartet (oil on canvas)
PNH347168 The Quartet (oil on canvas) by Moore, Albert Joseph (1841-93); 61x89 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; English, out of copyright

Music lesson in a school for the blind (colour litho)
2782348 Music lesson in a school for the blind (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music lesson in a school for the blind)

Saint Cecile with an angel holding a score. Domenico Zampieri dit The Dominiquin
JLJ4601135 Saint Cecile with an angel holding a score. Domenico Zampieri dit The Dominiquin (1581-1641) Ec. Ital. 17th century. Oil on canvas. Dim: 1, 60 X 1, 20m

La lecon de basse de viole Painting by Gaspard Netscher (1639-1684) 17th century Sun
JLJ4652591 La lecon de basse de viole Painting by Gaspard Netscher (1639-1684) 17th century Sun. 0, 45x0, 35 m by Netscher, Caspar (1639-84); Louvre, Paris

Tea Party with the Prince of Conti at the Temple detail
LRI4620155 Tea Party with the Prince of Conti at the Temple detail, young Mozart is sitting at the piano, 1766 (oil on canvas) by Ollivier or Olivier

Elves Playing Music Illustration by Arthur RACKHAM (1867-1939
GIA4708518 Elves Playing Music Illustration by Arthur RACKHAM (1867-1939) for The Dream of a Summer Night by William SHAKESPEARE, 1908 (A Midsummer Nights Dream) by Rackham

Still life with musical instruments A turtle, a pie, a glass of wine, bread
JLJ4682383 Still life with musical instruments A turtle, a pie, a glass of wine, bread. Painting by Pieter Claesz (1597-1661) (ec.holl.) 1623 Sun

Street musician (Wandering musician) Watercolour drawing
LRI4673815 Street musician (Wandering musician) Watercolour drawing and ink from the manuscript " Customs of the Venitians" by Jan van Grevenbroeck (or Giovanni Grevembroch (Grevenbroch)

St Cecilia with an angel holding a score (oil on canvas, 17th century)
LRI4673658 St Cecilia with an angel holding a score (oil on canvas, 17th century) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641); Louvre, Paris

A family concert, engraving around 1860
GIA4772720 A family concert, engraving around 1860. by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A family concert, engraving around 1860.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Cello player / Cello. Engraving from the end of the 18th century
GIA4786118 Cello player/Cello. Engraving from the end of the 18th century. by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cello player/Cello)

Cello from the beginning of the 20th century
GIA4784484 Cello from the beginning of the 20th century by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cello from the beginning of the 20th century); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

The opening of the new building of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving)
583766 The opening of the new building of the Institute of Painters in Water-Colours (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Practicing for the Concert - a Scene in a Girls School in France (litho)
6014297 Practicing for the Concert - a Scene in a Girls School in France (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Still Life of Musical Instruments on a Table with Flowers
BON51630 Still Life of Musical Instruments on a Table with Flowers by Collier, Evert (c.1640-c.1702) (circle of); Private Collection; Photo eBonhams, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

The Rehearsal
ATK43851 The Rehearsal by Stephanoff, Francis Phillip (1790-1860); Atkinson Art Gallery, Southport, Lancashire, UK; eThe Atkinson; English, out of copyright

Interior with a group of musicians (panel)
HGM81204 Interior with a group of musicians (panel) by Sant-Acker, F. (fl.1668); 49.5x37.5 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

The Viola da Gamba Player
HGM81059 The Viola da Gamba Player by Dutch School, (17th century); 76x65 cm; Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague, Netherlands; eKunstmuseum den Haag; Dutch, out of copyright

A Musical Interlude
CH6770 A Musical Interlude by Verkolje, Jan (1630-93); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Dutch, out of copyright

The Concert (oil on canvas) (pair of 101965)
GG101966 The Concert (oil on canvas) (pair of 101965) by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789); 83.8x119.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eGavin Graham Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

The Music Lesson, c. 1670 (oil on canvas)
2969986 The Music Lesson, c.1670 (oil on canvas) by Borch or Terborch, Gerard ter (1617-81); 63.6x50.4 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Charles T. Yerkes; Dutch, out of copyright

The Reception for Napoleon I on the Isola Bella in the 5th Year of his Reign
CH130138 The Reception for Napoleon I on the Isola Bella in the 5th Year of his Reign (oil on canvas) by Flameng, Francois (1856-1923); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Lost Chord
THA15373 The Lost Chord by Lewin, Stephen (fl.1890-1910); Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; British, out of copyright

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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.