Harp Collection (#6)

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

Harp of Queen Mary of Scots, 1850. Creator: Unknown
Harp of Queen Mary of Scots, 1850. "It had in front of the upper arm the Queen's portrait and the arms of Scotland, both in gold

The Cardiff Athenaeum Eisteddfod, 1850. Creator: Unknown
The Cardiff Athenaeum Eisteddfod, 1850. Welsh cultural event: The Hall was decorated for the occasion with the flags from ships in the port...and an abundance of evergreens, chiefly laurel

Socrates learning the lyra, 1851. Creator: Riepenhausen, Johann Christian (1787-1860)
Socrates learning the lyra, 1851. Private Collection

King David playing the harp (detail), Domenico Zampieri, known as the Dominican, 1619
7221396 King David playing the harp (detail), Domenico Zampieri, known as the Dominican, 1619, Palace of Versailles (oil on canvas) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641)

Orpheus and Euridice (w / c on paper)
WAG451503 Orpheus and Euridice (w/c on paper) by Sparkes, Catharine Adelaide (1842-91); 84x74 cm; Wolverhampton Art Gallery, West Midlands, UK; eWolverhampton Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

George Morris inventor of the 12 volt electric Welsh Harp
George Morris inventor of the 12 volt portable electric Welsh Harp, testing his invention in the hills of Snowdonia, North Wales Date: 1988

Tyrolean Austrian Musicians and Singers. The band features a Harpist, an accordion player and a Guitarist. Date: circa 1950s

Ancient Egyptian musicians and a dancer, 1910. Artist: Walter Tyndale
Ancient Egyptian musicians and a dancer, 1910. Reproduction of a mural from the Tomb of Nakht, Thebes, dating from the Ancient Agyptian New Kingdom (16th-11th century BC)

Republic of Ireland, Plaque depicting Irish Harp

Khant musician, 1862-1887. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Khant musician, 1862-1887. From an album of 32 original watercolors from the library of Tsar Nicholas II. The subjects include scenes from Tobol'sk, Berezov, Obdorsk (present-day Salekhard)

Two Khantas, 2nd half of 19th century. Creator: Mikhail Znamensky
Two Khantas, 2nd half of 19th century. From a collection of 239 drawings and illustrations which include drawings of artifacts from archaeological finds in the territory of West Siberia

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

Dance of the People at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. Creators: Alexander Postels, Victor Adam
Dance of the People at Valparaiso, Chile, 19th century. One of 65 lithographs that were included in the volume of maps published after the round-the-world voyage of the corvette Seniavin commissioned

The International Exhibition: angel from the Hereford Screen, 1862. Creator: Unknown
The International Exhibition: angel from the Hereford Screen, designed by G. G. Scott, R.A. manufactured by Skidmore's Art-Manufacturers Company, Coventry, 1862

Harp concerto
Fernando Silveira

Portrait de Lady Elizabeth Conyngham (1769-1861) (oil on canvas)
7335674 Portrait de Lady Elizabeth Conyngham (1769-1861) (oil on canvas) by Lawrence, Thomas (1769-1830); Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, Lisbon

Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board)
XOS5884673 Self-Portrait with Five Muses, c. 1880 (oil on paper mounted to board) by Church, Henry (1836-1908); 73.3x59.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

David bringing the ark from Kirjat-Jearim -Bible
3781678 David bringing the ark from Kirjat-Jearim -Bible; (add.info.: David bringing the ark from Kirjath - Jearim. Bible, Samuel VI, 2, 3: And David arose)

King Alfred I
3789779 King Alfred I; (add.info.: King Alfred I or Alfred the Great, King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred before the Danish General)

David plays his harp before Saul - Bible
3784251 David plays his harp before Saul - Bible; (add.info.: David plays his harp before Saul to chase away his evil spirits)

King Alfred I
3789780 King Alfred I; (add.info.: King Alfred I or Alfred the Great, King of Wessex from 871 to 899. Alfred before the Danish General)

Children playing musical instruments Germany. Date of Photograph:1904

Girl photographed with a harp Germany. Date of Photograph:1904

Painting by Domenichino of the Martirio di Sant'Agnese, in the Pinacoteca Nazionale in Bologna. Bologna Pinacoteca Nazionale Painting Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Full-length portrait of a young woman playing a harp. She wears a long light-colored dress of classical inspiration. Date of Photograph:1916 ca

Portrait of a young woman standing in an interior, next to a harp Italy. Date of Photograph:1920 - 1930 ca

Elderly musician playing the harp. Postcard sent by the photographer to Vincenzo Balocchi Italy. Date of Photograph:1933

Full-length portrait of the singer Eugenia Burzio in stage costume designed for the performance of the Romantic opera Loreley. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

The Virgin Mary giving the Holy Surcingle to St. Thomas: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole and Antonio Rossellino. Located in the Cathedral of Prato. Prato Cathedral

The Virgin Mary is donating the Holy Surcingle to St. Thomas. Sculpture by Niccol di Cecco del Mercia and his son Sano, located in the subterranean transept of the Cathedral of Prato

Satyr pouring a drink, Roman copy of a Greek original by Praxiteles: exhibited at the Regional Archaeological Museum in Palermo

Wall fresco with cupids playing instruments, originally from Pompeii, now located at the National Archaeological Museum in Naples

Concert in the country, drawing by Albrecht Durer, in the British Museum in London Great Britain London, British Museum Drawing Renaissance, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Showroom of the musical instrument shop "Brizzi and Niccolai" on Via Cerretani, Florence. Florence Via Cerretani. Date of Photograph:1908

Interior of the musical instrument shop "Brizzi and Niccolai" on Via Cerretani, Florence. Florence Via Cerretani. Date of Photograph:1908

Mrs. Spalding with harp Florence. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Casa Spalding in Florence Florence. Date of Photograph:1906

Fragment of a sarcophagus with representations of a poet and two Muses. The work is preserved in the Museum of the Palazzo dei Conservatori, once the Mussolini Museum

Fragmented bas-relief of a triangular altar, Lateran Museum, Rome. Today in Gregoriano Profano Museum (formerly Lateran Museum), Vatican Museums, Vatican City Rome Lateran Museum Low Relief

Harp of the Este family carved in damask, unknown Ferrarese artist from the sixteenth century. Many strings are missing. Modena Estense Gallery Musical Instrument Renaissance

Madonna with Child and angel musicians: work by the German school of the XVI century located in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Glass Window High Renaissance, Renaissance

Print depicting The Fountain of Love, Gabinetto dei disegni e delle stampe, Museo Civico, Bassano del Grappa, Vicenza Bassano del Grappa Museo Civico Print. Date of Photograph:1920 ca

Two allegorical low reliefs showing putti, called "Il gioco delle bocce" (The boccia ball game) and "La musica" (Music)

Egyptian harp, in the Museo Archeologico, Florence Florence Museo Archeologico Musical Instrument Egypt - Egyptian Art, Africa, Ancient Civilization. Date of Photograph:1960. Date of Artwork:XVI sec

Attic red-figure amphora depicting musicians and poets; in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Amphora, Vase Classical, Greek Art, Greece, Europe, Ancient Civilization

Corinthian hydria with Achilles on his deathbed with mourning Nereids; the work is preserved in the Louvre Museum, Paris France Paris, Louvre Museum Amphora, Vase Archaic, Greek Art, Greece, Europe

The Virgin Giving the Sacred Surcingle to St.Thomas: Bas-relief of a panel of the marble pulpit by Mino da Fiesole and Antonio Rossellino. Located in the Cathedral of Prato

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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.