Harp Collection (#7)

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

The Virgin Giving the Sacred Belt to St. Thomas, sculpture by Niccol and Sano di Cecco del Mercia, in the transept of the crypt, Cathedral of Prato Prato High Relief Gothic, Middle Ages, Europe

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Postcard commemorating the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans (Hedd Wyn), published by Hugh Evans & Sons, Liverpool
5911507 Postcard commemorating the poet Ellis Humphrey Evans (Hedd Wyn), published by Hugh Evans & Sons, Liverpool, 1917 (colour litho) by Edwards

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Madame Favart, opera by Offenbach, 1882 (engraving)
7355518 Madame Favart, opera by Offenbach, 1882 (engraving) by Staal, Pierre Gustave Eugene (Gustave) (1817-82); Private Collection; (add.info.: Madame Favart)

Adoration of the Shepherds, far left panel from the retable on the high altar, 1480 (oil on panel)
XIR430500 Adoration of the Shepherds, far left panel from the retable on the high altar, 1480 (oil on panel) by Master of the Carnation (15th century); Eglise des Cordeliers, Fribourg

Rheola, Scene from the Drawing Room (w/c & pencil on paper)
NGW387999 Rheola, Scene from the Drawing Room (w/c & pencil on paper) by Hornor, Thomas (1785-1844); 17.6x27.5 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info)

John Parry the Blind Harpist with an Assistant (oil on canvas)
NGW342605 John Parry the Blind Harpist with an Assistant (oil on canvas) by Parry, William (1742-91); 87x71.2 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: John Parry (1710)

The Little Garden of Paradise, c.1410-20 (mixed media on oak)
7443779 The Little Garden of Paradise, c.1410-20 (mixed media on oak) by Upper Rheinish Master (fl.c.1410-35); Stadel Museum, Frankfurt am Main, Germany; (add.info.: By Upper Rhenish Master)

The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas)
NGW184271 The Bard, 1774 (oil on canvas) by Jones, Thomas (1743-1803); 114.5x168 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

The dark side of the bridge
Gerard Jonkman

The Blind Harpist, John Parry (oil on canvas)
NGW342604 The Blind Harpist, John Parry (oil on canvas) by Parry, William (1742-91); 84.8x73.9 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: John Parry (1710?-82);); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Harpist to the Corbet family of Griffith Owen, c.1812 (oil on canvas)
NGW342600 Harpist to the Corbet family of Griffith Owen, c.1812 (oil on canvas) by Marshall, Benjamin (1767-1835); 92x71 cm; National Museum Wales; National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Le couronnement de la Vierge (The Coronation of the Virgin). L assomption de la Vierge
FIA5376988 Le couronnement de la Vierge (The Coronation of the Virgin). L assomption de la Vierge, entouree d anges musiciens et chanteurs, est couronnee par des anges et surmontee de l Esprit Saint

Robin Hood and Alan-a-Dale, c. 1920 (colour litho)
1122922 Robin Hood and Alan-a-Dale, c.1920 (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: Robin Hood and the Men of the Greenwood published by TC & EC Jack c.1920)

The arch of Laodicea in Syria, near Latakia
View of the ruins of the hexagonal court in the Heliopolis, Temple of Baalbek, Beqaa Valley, Lebanon. Mistakenly labeled Arco di Laodicea

Mystic Blessings, 1883 (oil on canvas)
PNH352484 Mystic Blessings, 1883 (oil on canvas) by Falero, Luis Riccardo (1851-96); 74x40.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo ePeter Nahum at The Leicester Galleries, London; Spanish, out of copyright

Toy Theatre, Pollocks New Stage Orchestra. 19th century

Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal)
2959943 Dublin Philharmonic Society Badge inscribed James Murray, 1784 (metal) by Irish School, (18th century); Timothy Millett Collection; Irish, out of copyright

Woman music playing the harp (Allegory of Music). (Painting, 17th century)
LRI4596919 Woman music playing the harp (Allegory of Music). (Painting, 17th century) by Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647); Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Le Concert, 1774. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
Le Concert, 1774. [The Concert]

Saint Cecilia standing holding a palm of martyrdom in her right hand, from the se... ca
Saint Cecilia standing holding a palm of martyrdom in her right hand, from the series Piccoli Santi (Small Saints), ca. 1500-1527

Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa... A.H. 931 / A.D
Bahram Gur in the White Palace on Friday, Folio 235 from a Khamsa (Quintet) of Nizami, A.H. 931/A.D. 1524-25

Egypt, 1912. Artist: Georges Barbier
Egypt, 1912. Pochoir print from The Art of Perfume by Georges Barbier

Alfred In The Danish Camp, (c1850). Alfred was king of the southern Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex from 871-899 AD. Here, Alfred, in disguise, sings to Guthrum the Danish king

Income Tax, 1798. John Bull scratches his head at William Pitts (1759-1806) introduction of Income Tax. Pitt is shown as an angel playing a harp. Hand-coloured cartoon in the style of Gillray

Plate 3 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793. Creators: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki, Eberhard Siegfried Henne
Plate 3 for History of the Middle Ages, 1793

Ossian and Alpin's Son Hearing the Spirit of Malvina Touching the Harp, 1816
Ossian and Alpin's Son Hearing the Spirit of Malvina Touching the Harp. Illustrating Ossian's Swansong, 1816

A harp that is held by an image of Saint Cecilia, patron of musicians, is pictured inside a showcase at Garibaldi square in Mexico City, Mexico April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

ISABELLA ROSSINI (d. 1845). Full name: Isabella Angela Colbran Rossini. Spanish soprano
ISABELLA ROSSINI (d.1845). Full name: Isabella Angela Colbran Rossini. Spanish soprano and first wife of Gioacchino Rossini. Oil on canvas, 1817, by Schmidt

Moon
Fernando Silveira

Harp bridge
Greetje van Son

Samuel Beckett Bridge (Calatrava) and The Convention Centre
Hugo Borges

Big "Harp"
Mei Xu

Bridlington Black Pierrots Victorian period Date: 19th century

Triptych of Virgin and Child with Musician Angels
Juan Hispalense (active 1400-1430). Triptych of Virgin and Child with Musician Angels. Castilian School, circa 1400-1410. Lazaro Galdiano Museum. Madrid. Spain

The Drawing Room, Oddington House, Moreton-in-Marsh, Glos
The Drawing Room - looking through into the Smoking Room at Oddington House, near Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire. Date: 1932

Woman Playing A Harp
A design for stained glass, depicting the figure of a woman playing a harp, in front of decorative floral panels. Date: circa 1872

Statue Of Ossian
A sketched design for a statue portraying Ossian, the narrator of a cycle of epic poems by Scottish poet James Macpherson, he is standing on an elevated rock

Harpist
A portrait sketch of a young lady playing the harp. Date: circa 1901

Crescent Harp
A poster style painting of a knelt woman, playing a crescent shaped harp, upon a blue floor. The design of her clothing and the patterned strip linking the floor and wall, suggests an Egyptian theme

Historical Musical Instruments, Inventions Exhibition
Various historical musical instruments displayed at the International Inventions Exhibition, a world fair held in 1885 in South Kensington, London

The Street Musicians
A drypoint showing the scene of some musicians, happily playing their music in a street, with instruments including a large harp, violin and flute. Date: circa 1921

Advert for Sanderson of Berners Street, suppliers of wallpapers and fabrics. Date: 1954

The Grosvenor Family by C R Leslie
The Grosvenor Family, monochrome reproduction of a painting by C R Leslie, with key. Date: 1833

The Ram in a Thicket. Ur
The Ram in a Thicket. Rampant Ram perched on the tree of life, covered with gold leaf. The horns, eyes and back of the animal are of lapis lazuli. The base on silver

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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.