Composing Collection (#5)

Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration"
Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration, 1885

Treble clef, sharp sign and musical note on stave, close up

The Anniversary of the Little Boys Homes at Farningham and Swanley, the Home
The Anniversary of the Little Boys Homes at Farningham and Swanley, the home at Farningham: the Tailors Shop (Left), the Composing Room (Right), UK

Source Size = 1893 x 1720
The Paris International Exhibition: Delcambres Type Composing Machine, France, 1867

Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens A Flat Major Sonata, Opus 26 (pen & ink)
KW417980 Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens A Flat Major Sonata, Opus 26 (pen & ink) by Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens Sonata in A, Opus 101 (pen & ink)
KW417979 Portion of the Manuscript of Beethovens Sonata in A, Opus 101 (pen & ink) by Beethoven, Ludwig van (1770-1827); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827)

Leopold Kozeluch, engraved by William Ridley, 1797 (engraving)
XJF343680 Leopold Kozeluch, engraved by William Ridley, 1797 (engraving) by English School, (18th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (oil on canvas)
XPH330635 Portrait of Nikolai Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov (oil on canvas) by Serov, Valentin Aleksandrovich (1865-1911); Private Collection; (add.info)

Carlo Goldoni, aged 8, writes his first piece in the presence of his mother and the
XJF425384 Carlo Goldoni, aged 8, writes his first piece in the presence of his mother and the Abbot of Bergamasco, from Opere di Carlo Goldoni, engraved by Antonio Baratti

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) c. 1770 (oil on canvas) (b / w photo)
XJF264499 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) c.1770 (oil on canvas) (b/w photo) by Guttenbrunn, Ludwig (c.1750-1819); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) engraved by Schiavonnetti, 1792 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF264498 Joseph Haydn (1732-1809) engraved by Schiavonnetti, 1792 (engraving) (b/w photo) by Guttenbrunn, Ludwig (c.1750-1819) (after); Private Collection; Austrian, out of copyright

Portrait of Victor Rifaut (1798-1838) 1822 (oil on canvas)
XIR212547 Portrait of Victor Rifaut (1798-1838) 1822 (oil on canvas) by Court, Joseph Desire (1797-1865); 46x37 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Rouen, France; French, out of copyright

The Composer, 19th century
BAL20720 The Composer, 19th century by Archainbaud, P.G. (fl.1887-90); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Relief depicting an Allegory of Music (lapis lazuli)
XIR184060 Relief depicting an Allegory of Music (lapis lazuli) by French School, (16th century); 12.8x9.5 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: allegorie de la musique composant; ); French

Poets Inspiration, 1785 (oil on canvas)
BAL174048 Poets Inspiration, 1785 (oil on canvas) by Rossi, Marco (fl.1785); 96x133 cm; Arkhangelsk Cathedral Museum, Moscow, Russia; Italian, out of copyright

Giovanni Paesiello (1740-1816) (oil on canvas)
XIR108100 Giovanni Paesiello (1740-1816) (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun, Elisabeth Louise (1755-1842); 129x94 cm; ChAteau de Versailles, France; French, out of copyright

Golden ladder in the clouds, composing

Small black female figurine in a screw clamp, symbolic image for being under pressure to perform

Frame shaped as an arrow

Emmerich Kalman - Hungarian composer
Emmerich Kalman (1882-1953), Hungarian composer of humorous cabaret songs before moving on to composing operettas. Date: circa 1910s

Mr Thomas Hardy composing a lyric, 1913. Thomas Hardy (1840-1928), English novelist and poet, was born and lived most of his life in Dorset. Beerbohm shows Hardy on a heath in his beloved Wessex

Austria Vienna, Alban Berg in study
Austria - 19th-20th century. Alban Berg in study

Italian poetry frontispiece, 18th century
Italian poetry frontispiece. 18th-century frontispiece artwork for a book of Italian poetry. The scene shows a goddess-like muse figure advising a seated scholar or poet in front of a monkey using a

Allegory of music, 16th century C017 / 6990
Allegory of music. 16th-century woodcut showing Lady Music (centre) as part of an allegory on music. At upper left is a composer (poeta). At upper right is Tubal, biblical blacksmith

Mozarts first composition, 1801
Mozarts first composition. 19th-century artwork of a five-year-old Mozart creating his first composition. Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a musical prodigy

STIELER, Joseph Karl (1781-1858). Ludwig Van

STIELER, Joseph Karl (1781-1858). Ludwig Van Beethoven composing the Missa Solemnis. 1819-1820. Oil on canvas. GERMANY. Bonn. Beethovens birth house

Beethoven, Ludwig van (Bonn, 1770-Viena, 1827). German composer

Historic, Persons
Beethoven, Ludwig Van (Bonn 1770-Vienna, 1827). German composer. 19th century engraving

Yoshiie composing poetry at the barrier Nakoso. Print shows samurai Minamoto Yoshiie with another samurai passing cherry trees. Date between 1843 and 1846

Four women composing poetry, possibly as a competition, next to a screen with painting of cranes. Date between 1791 and 1795

French trouveur - 14th century musician
A French trouveur, after a drawing from the poems of Guillaume de Machaut. Date: 14th century

Boy scouts at The Sketch offices
Photograph of a party of boy scouts from South-East London, invited to the offices of The Illustrated London News and Sketch in 1911

Music by King Charles I
Music and lyrics by King Charles I entitled Mark How The Blushful Morn accompanied by a stylised illustration depicting the King playing the cello while seated on the throne

Composing and Retouching at printing works
Composing and Retouching Studio at the Lund Humphries Printing works in Bradford. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Satirical cartoon about the Russian Army
An exact representation of the various characters, Uniforms, and Attendants, also of the singular species of Horses, Composing the Russian Army under General Kutosoff

Gounod / Balestrieri / Faust
CHARLES GOUNOD French musician and composer depicted composing his opera Faust

Daily Mail Composing Rm
Anxious moments in the Daily Mail composing room

Composing a Letter 1940S
A woman sits with her pen in her mouth whilst thinking about what she should write in her letter

E T W Hoffmann / Devrient
E T W HOFFMANN also known as E T A HOFFMANN (he took the name Amadeus when composing) writer and composer, with Devrient at Lutter & Wegeners wine bar, Berlin

G Verdi Balestrieri
GIUSEPPE VERDI composing (in his head) his opera, Otello, with the figures of Otello and Desdemona at his side

Massenet / Balestrieri
JULES MASSENET French musician, shown composing Manon

Hector Berlioz / Postcard
HECTOR BERLIOZ - composing Les Troyens

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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.