Fiddler Collection (#9)

Musicians from Hroznova Lhota: clarinet, violin and double bass. (1861-1940), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Trumpets, kettle-drum, violin, shawm, lute and viola da gamba, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Flute, violin and chitarrone (George Frederick Handel as a young musician in Hamburg); eighteenth century French engraving, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner

Lute, violin and black (curved) zink; Italian engraving of the year 1784, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Michael Balling, 1919. Artist: Ernest Stephen Lumsden
Michael Balling, 1919. Portrait of Balling (1866-1925), German violist and principal conductor of The Halle orchestra in Manchester

Portrait of the violinist Irma Sethe, 1894
Portrait of the violinist Irma Se the, 1894. Found in the Collection of Muse e du Petit Palais, Geneva

Violinists, Myrdle Street Girls School, Stepney, London, 1908
Violin class, Myrdle Street Girls School, Stepney, London, 1908. A group of schoolgirl violinists pose with their instruments in the school hall

Drawing class, University College, London, 1912. A junior drawing class including an Indian student

Girls swimming championship team with their shield, Tollington Park Central School, London, 1915
Group of girls with violins, Tollington Park Central School, London, 1915

May Day in London Artist: William Blake
May Day (in London), 1784. Milkmaids with garlands and chimney sweep boys dancing outside a pewterers and a barbers premises in Milk Street

Ragged musicians and dancers, 1791. Artist: Thomas Rowlandson
Ragged musicians and dancers, 1791. The prospect before us (no 1), humanely inscrib d to all those professors of music and dancing whom the cap may fit

Fiddlestick versus broomstick, 1831. Paganini standing on a chair with a fiddle in one hand and bow in the other. Around the table sit John Key (Lord Mayor of London), Henry Brougham

The Merry Companions, 1783. A group of villagers gather in an inn, smoking and drinking. One man plays the violin while the others sing along

The Sailors Fleet Wedding Entertainment, 1747

Fiddler with a prosthetic arm, with a market in the background, 1820. The man is playing the fiddle whilst people go about their business in the market behind him

The merry Fidler, Cries of London, (c1688?). Artist: John Savage
The merry Fidler, (c1688?). A violinist with his instrument, his hat and fiddle decorated with bows. From Cries of London, (c1688?)

Gambols on the River Thames, Feby, 1814. Artist: George Cruikshank
Gambols on the River Thames, Feby, 1814, shows a frost fair in the region of Blackfriars Bridge, London. To the right a waterman watches another man play skittles

The Violinist, 1886. Artist: George Adolphus Storey
The Violinist, 1886; showing a seated woman wearing fine fabric pausing from playing the violin to turn over pages from her music book. Behind her is a section of decorative wall paper

Doctor Joseph Joachim, 1876. Artist: James Archer
Doctor Joseph Joachim playing a violin, 1876

Regina Carter, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, October, 2000. Artist: Brian O Connor
Regina Carter and Werner Gierig, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, October, 2000

Neal Richardson, Helen Sherrah-Davies, Sue Richardson, Nigel Thomas and Mark White, July 2016. Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London

Jerron Paxton, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, 17th October 2016. Artist: Brian O Connor
Jerron Paxton, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, 17th October 2016

Mike Piggott, Crawley Blues Festival, Hawth, Crawley, Oct 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mike Piggott, Crawley Blues Festival, Hawth, Crawley, Oct 2015

Mike Piggott with Jim Crawford, Crawley Blues Festival, Hawth, Crawley, Oct 2015

Louisa Jones (T. Gould), Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Aug 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Louisa Jones (T.Gould), Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Aug 2015

Louisa Jones, D O Brien, T Gould JM Fagon and E Bleach, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015
The Man Overboard Quintet - Ewan Bleach, Thomas Gould, Jean-Marie Fagon, Louisa Jones, Dave O Brien. Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, Aug 2015

Mike Hatchard, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, Nov 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mike Hatchard, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, Nov 2015

Mike Hatchard and Tina May, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, Nov 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Mike Hatchard and Tina May, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, Nov 2015

Jim Crawford with Kyle, Dowling and Piggott, Crawley Blues Festival, Hawth, Crawley, W Sussex, 2015
Jim Crawford with Danny Kyle, Mike Dowling and Mike Piggott, Crawley Blues Festival, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, Oct 2015

Matt Holborn, Birley Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, September 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Matt Holborn, Birley Centre, Eastbourne, East Sussex, September 2015

Thomas Gould and Louisa Jones, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015

Thomas Gould, Watermill J. C. Dorking Surrey, August 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Gould Thomas Watermill J. C. Dorking Surrey, August 2015

Thomas Gould, Watermill Jaz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Thomas Gould, Watermill Jaz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015

Thomas Gould, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Thomas Gould, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015

Ewan Bleach, D O Brien, T Gould, JM Fagon and LJones, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2015
Ewan Bleach, Dave O Brien, Thomas Gould, Jean-Marie Fagon and Louisa Jones, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, August 2015

Steve Simpson, Studio, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Steve Simpson, Studio, Hawth, Crawley, West Sussex, 2014

Ben Sarfas, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2015. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ben Sarfas, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2015

Chris Garrick, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Chris Garrick, Watermill Jazz Club, Dorking, Surrey, 2014

Ellen Blair, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Ellen Blair, Love Supreme Jazz Festival, Glynde Place, East Sussex, 2014

Stephane Grappelli, Barbican, London, 1987. Artist: Brian O Connor
Stephane Grappelli, Barbican, London, 1987

Stephane Grappelli, Ronnie Scotts, Soho, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Stephane Grappelli, Ronnie Scott s, Soho, London, 1973

Regina Carter, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1999. Artist: Brian O Connor
Regina Carter, American jazz violinist, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1999

Stephane Grappelli, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1973. Artist: Brian O Connor
Stephane Grappelli, French jazz violinist, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1973. Grappelli founded the Quintette du Hot Club de France with guitarist Django Reinhardt in 1934

Jazz violinist Christian Garrick playing at The Stables, Wavendon, Buckinghamshire

The Mid Herts Youth Orchestra playing at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, July 1986

Stephane Grappelli and Claude Fiddler Williams at the Forum Theatre, Hertfordshire, 1980
Stephane Grappelli meets Claude Fiddler Williams in the green room backstage at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 25 April 1980. Williams worked with Andy Kirk and Count Basie

Christian Garrick playing the violin at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 2000
Christian Garrick playing the violin at The Fairway, Welwyn Garden City, Hertfordshire, 23 July 2000.The son of pianist and composer Michael Garrick

Omar Puente, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2009. Artist: Brian O Connor
Omar Puente, Brecon Jazz Festival, Powys, Wales, 2009

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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.