Composing Collection (#2)

Linotype operators at work in the composing room of the Morning Star newspaper Date: November 1981

MindFlight
Marcel Egger

dance on the skyscraper
Roswitha Schleicher-Schwarz

Poet's Inspiration, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Mariano Rossi
Arkhangelsk Cathedral Museum, Moscow, Russia (Photo by Art Images via Getty Images)

PalazzoLion
Marcel Egger

ForestCar
Marcel Egger

MysticDream
Marcel Egger

DreamBear
Marcel Egger

DarkPrincess
Marcel Egger

AstroMonkey
Marcel Egger

Antonia in the greenhouse
Axel K. Schoeps

FishingBear
Marcel Egger

CubeArtist
Marcel Egger

GoldenNature
Marcel Egger

JumpFree
Marcel Egger

BusinessDay
Marcel Egger

MusicDog
Marcel Egger

HelloWorld
Marcel Egger

MonkeySalad
Marcel Egger

Boarding
Marcel Egger

TimePhoto
Marcel Egger

PrincessBirds
Marcel Egger

StormMaid
Marcel Egger

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aged 13, in Verona, 1770 (oil on canvas)
6122767 Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aged 13, in Verona, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Cignaroli, Giambettino (1706-70) (attr)

Composing The Hymn of Hate (engraving)
2788294 Composing The Hymn of Hate (engraving) by Moreland, Arthur (1876-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: Composing The Hymn of Hate)

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174585 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174586 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL175490 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Descartes Composing His World System, c. 1786-1792 (colour aquatint)
985865 Descartes Composing His World System, c.1786-1792 (colour aquatint) by Desfontaines, (fl.1800) (after); 32x22.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Descartes Composing His World System)

Shakespeare in his study (litho)
3643524 Shakespeare in his study (litho) by Sullivan, Edmund Joseph (1869-1933) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Shakespeare in his study)

King David Harping, 1876 (stained glass)
3474896 King David Harping, 1876 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); St Martin in The Bull Ring, Birmingham

Aesop composing his Fables (engraving)
670739 Aesop composing his Fables (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Aesop composing his Fables)

Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (oil on canvas)
702454 Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (oil on canvas) by Italian School, (16th century); Oratorio dei Filippini, Rome, Italy; (add.info.: Giovanni Pierluigi da Palestrina (c.1525-94)

Beethoven, walking (colour litho)
1095099 Beethoven, walking (colour litho) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Beethoven, walking)

John Frederick Lampe, engraved by James McArdell (c. 1729-65), c. 1765 (mezzotint)
DEC418556 John Frederick Lampe, engraved by James McArdell (c.1729-65), c.1765 (mezzotint) by Andrea, S. (18th century) (after); 37.5x27.7 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Printer (engraving)
2801997 Printer (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Printer. Illustration for An Illustrated Vocabulary For The Use Of The Deaf And Dumb (SPCK)

The Musee Plantin at Antwerp, House of the Old Printer, Christopher Plantin (engraving)
1614152 The Musee Plantin at Antwerp, House of the Old Printer, Christopher Plantin (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Musee Plantin at Antwerp)

The Burns Centenary, Burns in the Plough-Field composing his Poem "To A Mountain Daisy"(engraving)
1610048 The Burns Centenary, Burns in the Plough-Field composing his Poem " To A Mountain Daisy" (engraving) by Weir

Portrait of Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) at the Piano
BAL95398 Portrait of Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninov (1873-1943) at the Piano, 1916 (pastel on paper) by Pasternak, Leonid Osipovic (1862-1945); Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia; Russian

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Composing his Missa Solemnis (oil on canvas)
JHG126391 Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) Composing his Missa Solemnis (oil on canvas) by Stieler, Joseph Carl (1781-1858) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726) engraved by Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) (engraving)
CBF152355 Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726) engraved by Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) (engraving) by Santerre, Jean Baptiste (1651-1717) (after); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; French

Pope Gregory I, the Great (c. 540-604) in his Study, from a series depicting the four
EHL92805 Pope Gregory I, the Great (c.540-604) in his Study, from a series depicting the four Fathers of the Church, engraved by Anton Wierix (c.1552-c.1624) pub

Adam de la Halle (1240 / 50-1288 / 1306), facsimile of a 15th century manuscript
CHT163636 Adam de la Halle (1240/50-1288/1306), facsimile of a 15th century manuscript, 19th century (vellum) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (engraving)
CBF171092 Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; German, out of copyright

Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) (oil on canvas)
GIA1122068 Gaetano Donizetti (1797-1848) (oil on canvas) by Rillosi, Giuseppe (1811-80); Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Milan

John Christopher Smith, c. 1760 (pen & ink and w / c on paper)
DEC418562 John Christopher Smith, c.1760 (pen & ink and w/c on paper) by Gardiner, William Nelson (1766-1814); 20.5x16.9 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

Portrait of a Musician (oil on canvas)
704474 Portrait of a Musician (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 99x82 cm; Galleria Spada, Rome, Lazio, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

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"Unveiling the Masterpieces: A Glimpse into the World of Composing" Step into the captivating world as we journey through time and witness the creative process of renowned musical geniuses. In 1938, Soviet composer Dmitri Shostakovich immersed himself in his study, pouring his soul into every note he composed. Frederic Chopin's ethereal melodies come to life as we delve into his enchanting Etude and Nocturne compositions. Each stroke of his pen on paper reveals a glimpse into his profound emotions and delicate artistry. Wagner's powerful symphonies resonate with intensity, crafted meticulously with each stroke on a Balestrieri instrument. The Preludes by Frederic Chopin transport us to an era where passion intertwines effortlessly with melancholy. Mozart and Beethoven, two titans of classical music, are captured in their most vulnerable moments while composing. Witness their genius at work as they shape timeless masterpieces that continue to inspire generations. Eta Hoffmann finds solace within himself as he composes passionately, creating harmonies that reflect his own inner world. His signature graces each page like a personal seal upon his musical creations. The portrait of Mikhail Glinka during the composition of Ruslan opera captures him amidst inspiration, showcasing the dedication required to bring forth grand operatic tales that captivate audiences worldwide. A man on a road photo symbolizes the endless possibilities awaiting composers who embark on their artistic journeys. Every step taken is filled with anticipation for what lies ahead - new melodies waiting to be discovered. Robert Schumann's compositions echo through time, resonating deeply within our hearts. With each note penned onto Balestri paper, he unveils stories untold and emotions unspoken. Finally, words by King Charles II remind us that composing is not merely an act but an expression of one's deepest thoughts and feelings set ablaze through the universal language of music.