Harp Collection (page 4)

Maria Malibran seated, with harp, as Desdemona in ROSSINI's Otello
3914431 Maria Malibran seated, with harp, as Desdemona in ROSSINI's Otello'; (add.info.: Maria Malibran seated, with harp, as Desdemona in ROSSINI's Otello')

Norman instruments: violins 243, 245, a pipe organ 244, harps 246, 249, lyre 247, lute 248, zither 250
FLO4702778 Norman instruments: violins 243, 245, a pipe organ 244, harps 246, 249, lyre 247, lute 248, zither 250, hunting horn 251, and siege of a castle by archers and soldiers on a boat 252

Peruvian giant Basilio Huaylas, 7 ft at age 24. A native American from Ica in the south
FLO4576818 Peruvian giant Basilio Huaylas, 7 ft at age 24. A native American from Ica in the south, he was exhibited in the capital Lima in 1792

The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David
BEN78409 The Loggia di Davide (or D'Onore) interior decorated with ceiling frescos of biblical subjects including King David playing his harp designed by Giulio Romano (1499-1546)

Window w5 depicting David on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass)
719298 Window w5 depicting David on the Tree of Jesse (stained glass); Church of St. Etienne, Beauvais, Oise, France

Bell Harp and Hurdy-Gurdy, 1888
1578375 Bell Harp and Hurdy-Gurdy, 1888; (add.info.: Bell Harp and Hurdy-Gurdy. The Bell Harp's invention is credited to John Simcock, a soldier, in 1700)

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Ancient Greek music and dance (engraving)
8635017 Ancient Greek music and dance (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ancient Greek music and dance. Illustration from Hellas)

Harfenkonzert / Harp Concert (colour litho)
8666242 Harfenkonzert / Harp Concert (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harfenkonzert)

St. John the Baptist sits, surrounded by musician angels, and caresses a lamb on its head
3561265 St. John the Baptist sits, surrounded by musician angels, and caresses a lamb on its head. Illustration of Canto XXXII in Paradiso of The Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri

Ancient Greek and Roman musical instruments, 1802 (handcoloured copperplate engraving)
FLO4575253 Ancient Greek and Roman musical instruments, 1802 (handcoloured copperplate engraving); (add.info.: Ancient Greek and Roman musical instruments: different forms of lyres or harps 1, 3, 4)

Lutherie: presentation of different tools for making bow instruments, 1772 (engraving)
FAT4300762 Lutherie: presentation of different tools for making bow instruments, 1772 (engraving); (add.info.: Lutherie: presentation of different tools for making bow instruments)

France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Basque singers and musicians on a beach in Biarritz, 1895
LUX4810988 France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Basque singers and musicians on a beach in Biarritz, 1895; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64)

The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie. In " The Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert", 1772
FAT4300741 The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie. In " The Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert", 1772.; (add.info.: The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie)

Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Creator
Mary with child surrounded by angels playing music, Early16th cen.. Private Collection

Melodic Bridge
Vertigo Artography

The Harp
Mystic Number

The Harp
Roland Weber

storyteller & harpist
Christoph Hessel

Costumes de Différents Pays, Fille Jatar Kastchintz, c1797. Creator: Jacques Grasset de Saint-Sauveur
Costumes de Differents Pays, Fille Jatar Kastchintz, c1797

"The Last Welsh Bard", the Painting which obtained the Prize at the Llangollen Eisteddfod, 1858. The Eisteddfod at Llangollen this year was signalised by a pictorial competition in addition

English Songs and Melodies - "The Cheerful Heart", 1858. Creator: Smyth
English Songs and Melodies - "The Cheerful Heart", 1858. The Poetry [lyrics] by Charles MacKay; the Symphonies and Accompaniments by Sir H. R

King Heimer and Aslög, 1856. Creator: Johan August Malmström
King Heimer and Aslog, 1856

Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century. Creator: Unknown
Plato as a Musician, c1600; border- 19th century

Two Peasant Girls Listening to the Playing of the Water-Sprite, 1860. Creator: Johan Zacharias Blackstadius
Two Peasant Girls Listening to the Playing of the Water-Sprite, 1860

Apollo, Pan and a Putto Blowing a Horn, 1560s. Creator: Giorgio Ghisi
Apollo, Pan and a Putto Blowing a Horn, 1560s. Series: Set of Four Ceiling Designs for Galerie d'Ulysse of Fountainbleau

The Water-Sprite and Ägir's Daughters, 1850. Creator: Nils Jakob Blommer
The Water-Sprite and Agir's Daughters, 1850. AEgir and his nine wave daughters from Norse mythology

Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century. Creator: Gakutei
Taijian Wangfuren Playing One-String Chin, Encircled by Dragon, 19th century

Three designs for organ decoration: Singing, King David and Music, 1741-1801. Creator: Anthony Ziesenis
Three designs for organ decoration: Singing, King David and Music, 1741-1801

Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. Creator: Unknown
Kermis Fair singer, 1900-1999. A showman points to nine prints on a stage. A woman is playing the harp. On the right a boy with balloons

Oeuvres Inutiles, 1896. Creator: Félicien Rops
Oeuvres Inutiles, 1896. Portfolio: Oeuvres de F. Rops (Paris, 1896), cover

L'Ariette, 1874. Creator: Félicien Rops
L'Ariette, 1874

The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Creator: Geertgen tot Sint Jans (circle of)
The Tree of Jesse, c.1500. Jesse lies sleeping on the grass in a walled courtyard. A tree growing out of his side is populated with Christ's ancestors and is crowned with the Virgin and Child

Map of Brabant, 1635. Creator: Michael van Langren
Map of Brabant, 1635. Prima pars Brabantiae cuius caput Lovanivm'. Top right: a coat of arms; bottom right: title in a cartouche with King David playing the harp

Bluemantle Pursuivant, 1937. Creator: Unknown
Bluemantle Pursuivant, 1937. Bluemantle Pursuivant of Arms in Ordinary is a junior officer of arms of the College of Arms in London. From "The Coronation of H.M. King George VI and H.M

A Lady Playing the Harp, c1700. Creator: Martin Mytens the elder
A Lady Playing the Harp, c1700

The New Inland Revenue Office - Statues just placed on the New Front of Somerset House, 1857. Creator: Unknown
The New Inland Revenue Office - Statues just placed on the New Front of Somerset House, 1857. These statues personify the three principal cities of the United Kingdom - London, Edinburgh, and Dublin

Interior with girl who plays harp and a gentleman in a chair watching, 1831-1892. Creator: David Joseph Bles
Interior with girl who plays harp and a gentleman in a chair watching, 1831-1892

Board Partition with Musical Instruments. Trompe l'oeil, 1672. Creator: Franciscus Gysbrechts
Board Partition with Musical Instruments. Trompe l'oeil, 1672. Earlier ascribed to Cornelius Norbertus Gijsbrechts (1625-1675)

David, 1899. Creator: Jozef Israels
David, 1899

The Ascot Race Plate: the Gold Vase - the White Doe of Rilstone alluring Thomas the Rhymer into Fair Creator: Unknown
The Ascot Race Plate: the Gold Vase - the White Doe of Rilstone alluring Thomas the Rhymer into Fairyland, 1856. Trophy which...illustrates the legend which Sir Walter Scott has made popular

Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), 1760-1790. Creator: Benjamin Samuel Bolomey
Frederika Sophia Wilhelmina of Prussia (1751-1820), 1760-1790. Wife of Prince Willem V, in the Temple of the Arts

Orpheus and the Animals, 1650. Creator: Paulus Potter
Orpheus and the Animals, 1650

David Playing his Harp for Saul. Creator: Leyden, Lucas, van (1489/94-1533)
David Playing his Harp for Saul. Found in the collection of the Royal Museum of Fine Arts, Antwerp

Eastman, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 16. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Eastman, Miss, portrait photograph, 1917 Oct. 16

Dilling, Mildred, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dilling, Mildred, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 21

Dilling, Mildred, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 21. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Dilling, Mildred, Miss, portrait photograph, 1916 Mar. 21

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"The Harp: A Timeless Instrument of Beauty and Inspiration" The harp, often referred to as "The Bard, " has captivated hearts for centuries. From the enchanting c. 1817 oil painting by Raphael Kirchner depicting an Art Nouveau girl gracefully playing the harp, to various musical instruments showcasing its melodic prowess, this instrument holds a special place in our cultural heritage. Even on historic battlefields like Gettysburg's Little Round Top, where the Irish Brigade memorial stands tall, the harp symbolizes resilience and unity through music. Its strings echo tales of bravery and sorrow that transcend time. In John William Waterhouse's masterpiece "The Charmer" from 1911, we witness a captivating scene where a mesmerizing figure delicately plucks at the harp strings. The artist skillfully captures not only her beauty but also the ethereal power of this instrument. Liszt conducting in Budapest brings us into a world of grandeur and harmony. As his baton guides musicians playing their respective instruments, it is the harmonious chords of the harp that add an extra layer of magic to Liszt's symphony. An angel with halo and butterfly wings graces our imagination while serenading celestial realms with her heavenly melodies on a golden-hued harp. This image reminds us that music can transport us beyond earthly boundaries. Breaking barriers in tradition was Miss Ethel Leginska - London Symphony Orchestra's new bobbed hair conductor. Her talent defied societal norms as she led orchestras with grace and precision; perhaps even strumming those delicate harp strings herself. Centuries ago, Mary Queen of Heaven was depicted holding a beautiful wooden panel adorned with intricate carvings resembling a majestic harp. This portrayal showcases how deeply embedded this instrument is within religious iconography throughout history. Musical Instruments from 1883 capture an era when craftsmanship met artistry; the harp stands proudly among its counterparts, a testament to its timeless allure.