Fiddler Collection (#4)

The duo, 1663. Creator: Cornelis Bega
The duo, 1663

Musicians, 1883. Creator: Albert Bartholomé
Musicians, 1883

Pictures of the Year - VI. "The Violinist"; after John Pettie, RA, 1891. Creator: Unknown
Pictures of the Year - VI. "The Violinist"; after John Pettie, RA, 1891. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 44. July to December, 1891

Portrait of Niccolò Paganini, 1830 (backdated "1818"). Creator: Luigi Calamatta
Portrait of Niccolo Paganini, 1830 (backdated "1818")

Monsieur and Madame Blizet with Monsieur Le Roy the Actor, c. 1765. Creator: Louis de Carmontelle
Monsieur and Madame Blizet with Monsieur Le Roy the Actor, c. 1765

Violin Player, mid-17th century. Creator: Unknown
Violin Player, mid-17th century

Le Bal (The Costume Ball) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1827/40. Creator: Unknown
Le Bal (The Costume Ball) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1827/40. Designed by George Zipelius after Sulpice Guillaume Chevallier. Detail from a larger artwork

The Street Singers, 1862, printed 1920. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Street Singers, 1862, printed 1920

The Street Singers, 1862. Creator: Charles Maurand
The Street Singers, 1862

Violin Player Seated in the Inn, 1685. Creator: Cornelis Dusart
Violin Player Seated in the Inn, 1685

Strolling Musicians, 1648/58. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Strolling Musicians, 1648/58

Village Musicians, 1648/58. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
Village Musicians, 1648/58

The Concert, 1651/58. Creator: Cornelis de Visscher
The Concert, 1651/58

Village Violinist, 1904. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Village Violinist, 1904

Dance at Gopsmor, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Dance at Gopsmor, 1906

Village Violinist, 1904. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Village Violinist, 1904

Village Violinist, 1904. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Village Violinist, 1904

Dance at Gopsmor, 1906. Creator: Anders Leonard Zorn
Dance at Gopsmor, 1906

The Brooch. Eva Mudocci, 1903. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Brooch. Eva Mudocci, 1903

The Violin Concert, 1903. Creator: Edvard Munch
The Violin Concert, 1903

Ballet Class, 1889–90. Creator: Georges William Thornley
Ballet Class, 1889-90

Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). 16th century scene: Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dance the volta as musicians play stringed instruments

Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. Artist
Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Niccolo Paganini 1782-1840, 1934. Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840), Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer. He was the most celebrated violin virtuoso of his time

The Dancing Bear, 1901. Artist: Edward Henry Wehnert
The Dancing Bear, 1901. The Brave Little Tailor or The Valiant Little Tailor or The Gallant Tailor, is a German fairy tale collected by the Brothers Grimm

Wedding in Delsbo, Hälsingland, 1880-1929. Creator: C Rudolphi
Wedding in Delsbo, Halsingland, 1880-1929. Group photo with the bride and groom standing in the middle

Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)
Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Lady riding side-saddle on a horse stuck in a fence during a fox hunt, 19th century. Mrs Lucy Somerville urges her horse Leotard out of the briars while Facey Romford and other huntsmen watch

David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008

A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 8: The Mad House, 1733. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Niccolo Paganini, Italian violinist, 19th century. Paganini (1782-1840) was a violinist, violist, guitarist and composer. He is one of the most famous violin virtuosi

Becquet, 1859. Creator: James Abbott McNeill Whistler
Becquet, 1859. Series: The Thames Set

Musicians and Soldiers, 1626. Creator: Valentin de Boulogne
Musicians and Soldiers, 1626

Quebec City, Canada. A street busker palying fiddle for tourist crowds in Old Quebec City

A fiddler plays for the dancers by the maypole on the village green Date: early 19th century

When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492390 When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Cunning Little Tailor

A fox tied by his paws to two hazel trees. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale
492401 A fox tied by his paws to two hazel trees. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Wonderful Musician. by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); Private Collection

An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street. Creator: Unknown
An Evening at the Meistersingers Club, St. Jamess Street

Orchestra during intermission at square dance, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, 1939 or 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Orchestra during intermission at square dance; notice sweated shirt of host, McIntosh County, Oklahoma

Ole Bull, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ole Bull, between 1855 and 1865. [Norwegian violinist and composer]

Leopold Mozart playing the violin, 1756. Creator: J. A Friedrich
Leopold Mozart playing the violin, 1756

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White Ibis (Eudocimus albus) feeding on fiddler crabs, Texas, USA. Date: 07/05/2013

Migrant family from Arkansas playing hill-billy songs, FSA... migratory camp, Calipatria, CA, 1939
Migrant family from Arkansas playing hill-billy songs. Farm Security Administration emergency migratory camp. Calipatria, California

Pictures of the Year- IX, "A Child Playing the Violin", 1888. Creator: Arthur Dampier May
Pictures of the Year- IX, " A Child Playing the Violin", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

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

Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
5986496 Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822 (handcoloured copperplate engraving) by Migliavacca, Innocente (19th century); (add.info.: Peasants dancing in fields, Austria, 1822)

Violinist, 1902 (oil on canvas)
HEH372372 Violinist, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Clark, Alson Skinner (1876-1949); 66x55.9 cm; Huntington Library, Art Museum, and Botanical Gardens, San Marino, CA

The Sailor Musician, 1873 (oil on canvas)
3822399 The Sailor Musician, 1873 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); 87.5x113 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; © Calderdale Borough Council

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"The Fiddler: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Cultures" Step into the enchanting world of the fiddler, where music weaves tales that transcend boundaries. From "The Grasshopper and the Ant (1953)" to an Irish fiddler captivating hearts with his soulful tunes, this timeless instrument has left its mark on history. Immerse yourself in the festive atmosphere of Mr Fezziwig's Ball, as illustrated by John Leech for Charles Dickens' beloved tale, "A Christmas Carol. " The fiddler takes center stage, filling the air with joyous melodies that transport us to a bygone era. In "Great Musicians - Plate X, " created in 1880 by artist F Jenkins Heliog, we witness the skill and passion of a master fiddler. His nimble fingers dance across the strings, creating harmonies that resonate through time. But not all stories told through this instrument are merry. William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress" depicts a cautionary tale where a fiddler symbolizes temptation and downfall. It serves as a reminder of both the power and vulnerability associated with this mesmerizing art form. From L'Ouie to performing bears in Russian villages captured in 1877, it is evident that wherever there is life and celebration, there will be a fiddler playing their heart out. James Tissot's painting titled "Hush. (The Concert)" transports us to an intimate gathering where every note from the skilled musician captivates listeners' souls. Even literature finds solace in depicting scenes accompanied by this magical instrument. In Longfellow's epic poem "Evangeline, " we find ourselves amidst heartfelt emotions as Evangeline listens to a melancholic tune played by an unseen fiddler under moonlit skies. Artistic interpretations also shed light on unexpected facets of society.