Harp Collection (#43)

Interior at Greville Place, Kilburn, north west London
Colour drawing of a rich interior at Greville Place, Kilburn, north west London, by Henrietta Grace Baden Powell (nee Smyth, 1824-1914), mother of Robert. circa 1840s

Sarah Curran, Emmets Betrothed
Sarah Curran, Robert Emmets Betrothed crying in grief for his dedath on a harp. She is far from the land where her young hero sleeps, And lovers are round her sighing

Violin and harp recital on beach, Walton, Essex
On a bright summer day an old gentleman plays his harp and a young boy plays the violin to entertain the holidaymakers on the beach at Walton-on-the-Naze, Essex. circa 1900

German bard sings in medieval hall
A German bard plays his harp in a smokey medieval hall. Date: Medieval

Harp lesson - L accord parfait
A music teacher instructs a lady pupil, who sits astride a harp and looks up adoringly at him. A lap dog watches the scene with some reservations from a stool underneath the harpsicord

Alfred in the Danish camp
King Alfred the Great disguises himself as a minstrel in order to discover the plans of the Danish leader Guthrum. This he does and is successful at the Battle of Edington which followed. Date: 878

King David and his choir make music inside an illuminated letter C. Date: Early 15th century

Alfred before the Danish General
Disguised as a minstrel, King Alfred the Great stands before the Danish leader Guthrum. Date: 878

Julian Clifford conducting at the Royal Hall, Harrogate
Silhouette of Julian Seymour Clifford (1877-1921), English conductor, composer and pianist, conducting an 8pm concert at the Royal Hall (or Kursaal), Harrogate, Yorkshire. 1919

College Street, Gloucester, during the Three Choirs Festival
The principal approach to the cathedral, showing the special decorations for the Three Choirs Festival, 1904. Date: 1904

Gallery minstrels
Two gallery minstrels serenade the audience below them with their harps Date: Medieval

King Alfred disguised in Danish camp
King Alfred the Great disguises himself as a minstrel and goes undercover at the Danish camp of Guthrum, leader of the Danes in order to find out their plans

Italy - Four Classical Roman Ladies (in the Art Nouveau style!) one of whom is playing a harp. Date: circa 1904

Street music: musicians at home, 1867
Street musicians of Paris leave their slum home and head out to work with their instruments. Date: 1867

Clarissima Plane by Balthasar Prasberg
The title page of Clarissima Plane by Balthasar Prasberg. Date: 1504

Title page of a music book, 1517.A woman supervises an ensemble of musicians. Date: 1517

Music at home, 1820
A musical evening at home. Date: 1820

Music at home - a trio of musicians
Three ladies play musical instruments together ina domestic setting. Date: 1886

Arion of Methymna leaping into the sea
" He leapt into the sea" -- an illustration to the childrens story, Harry and Herodotus, or Tales of an Old Traveller

Burmese Harpist - Myanmar
Burmese Harpist, playing a traditional Burmese saung, also known as the saung-gauk, Burmese harp, or Burma harp. An arched harp used in traditional Burmese music

Llywelyn Banqueting
LLYWELYN THE GREAT after a banquet, he listens as a bard with a harp tells of old forgotten far-off things and battles long ago. Date: ? - 1240

MUSICIAN ANGELS, c1450. Bronze figures by Donatello at the Basilica of Saint Anthony in Padua, c1450

HARPIST, 1935. Harpist Lysbeth Hughes. Photograph, 1935

PBIB2A-00003
Mary the Virgin, Queen of Heaven, presiding over an assembly of saints. 19th-century color lithograph reproduction of a 15th-century painting

Minstrels sing stories of heroes
Minstrels sang of the famous deeds of heroes. A medieval minstrel with a celtic harp sings stories to a rapt audience of men, women and children

Tours and Excursions in the Emerald Isle, with Cooks
Cover illustration for Tours and Excursions in the Emerald Isle (Ireland), with Thomas Cook & Son of Dublin, Belfast and London

Tours & Excursions, Emerald Isle
A montage of Irish scenes and landmarks, including the Giants Causeway, Connemara, Killarney, Rostrevor, and a lady playing a harp

Condolences Card
A rather bizarre condolences card - part of a Mourning Series ! An Angel is shown plucking at an angelic harp before a large silver cross and the bright rays of the sun as doves fly by

Blind Sudanese Dancer and Harpist
A blind Sudanese Dancer with a thin stick performs to the music of a younger musician with a hand-held harp

Ireland - Greetings Card
A greeting card from Ireland (interestingly depicted as one country)

An Andean Harpist with his harp
The harp migrated from Europe to Mexico and South America with the Conquistadores and Missionaries. The South Americans adapted it and it sometimes called the Highland Harp

Garter banner of Queen Mary
The garter banner of Queen Mary, made at the Royal School of Art Needlework (now the Royal School of Needlework) in South Kensington, London

Garter banner of King George V
The garter banner of King George V, made at the Royal School of Art Needlework (now the Royal School of Needlework) in South Kensington, London

Izmir, Turkey - Customs House and Warehouses
Barges and quayside with a passing camel train, alongside the Customs House and Warehouses at Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey

Burns / Lament for James
LAMENT FOR JAMES, EARL OF GLENCAIRN Beneath a craigy steep a Bard, Laden with years and meikle pain, In loud lament bewail d his lord

Greek harp player
Lady in the costume of a classical Greek harp player

Lear / Nonsense / Chin / Pin
There was a Young Lady whose chin, resembled the point of a pin; So she had it made sharp, and purchased a harp, and played several tunes with her chin

Lear / Nonsense / Welling
There was a Young Lady of Welling, whose praise all the world was a-telling; She played on a harp, and caught several carp, that accomplished Young Lady of Welling

Black African dancer - Egypt
A Black African dancer in Egypt wearing a feathered headdress, playing an elaborate harp

Sidonie Goossens (1899-2004) English harpist playing the harp

Musical Prodigy
The infant Lyra and her harp

On Board a Thames River Steamer, 1874
Engraving showing the passenger deck of a Thames River Steamer, with various passengers seated on benches and two musicians, playing the flute and harp

Litolff / Hommes D aujourd
Henry Charles Litolff Composer

Life on the Stars
On Vega, giant star of the Lyra (harp) constellation, life could take the form of insect- like creatures, here depicted carrying a visiting traveler from Earth

Clavicytherium
A keyboard instrument which shows the evolution from fingered instruments such as the harp to struck instruments such as the clavichord

Handel Monument
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL German-English musicians monument in Westminster Abbey, London

Wife before Marriage
THE DAY BEFORE MARRIAGE carefree, she admires herself in the mirror, her harp near at hand and her pet dog on a footstoool beside her

Learning Music
Studying and practising music on a wide range of instruments under the supervision of a teacher

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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.