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Instrument Or Document Collection (#8)

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Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Studio of the painter Tito Conti in Florence, adorned with tapestries and paintings

Studio of the painter Tito Conti in Florence, adorned with tapestries and paintings Florence. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Studio of the florentine painter Edoardo Gelli furnished with numerous tables and armchairs

Studio of the florentine painter Edoardo Gelli furnished with numerous tables and armchairs. On the walls and on the tripods there are numerous paintings

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a group of little girls in costume

Portrait of a group of little girls in costume. Date of Photograph:1900-1905 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Full-length portrait of three european adolescents in traditional algerian attire

Full-length portrait of three european adolescents in traditional algerian attire. A girl is holding a tambourine, another a teapot, a third a cup. Date of Photograph:1890-1900 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Group of Himalayan shepherds in front of their hut. One of them, seated, is spinning wool

Group of Himalayan shepherds in front of their hut. One of them, seated, is spinning wool, while a girl is dancing, accompanied by a musician playing a drum

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Full-length portrait of two abyssinians in traditional dress

Full-length portrait of two abyssinians in traditional dress. The central character is playing an instrument similar to the harp. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of two young egyptian women in traditional clothes. Three women are sitting on the ground

Portrait of two young egyptian women in traditional clothes. Three women are sitting on the ground, another two are standing and are holding tambourines. Date of Photograph:1880-1890 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Three-quarter-length portrait, of a musician sitting on sofa, with a violin in his lap

Three-quarter-length portrait, of a musician sitting on sofa, with a violin in his lap. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a little girl, seated on a chair, with a violin on her legs. She is wearing a lace dress

Portrait of a little girl, seated on a chair, with a violin on her legs. She is wearing a lace dress. Date of Photograph:1900-1910 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Traditional costumes for the Tarantella

Traditional costumes for the Tarantella Sorrento. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a man intently reading a musical score

Portrait of a man intently reading a musical score. Date of Photograph:1854-1860 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of the flautist Raffaello Galli Tassi (1819-1889) with german flute

Portrait of the flautist Raffaello Galli Tassi (1819-1889) with german flute. Date of Photograph:1879-1881

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Detail of the choir stalls by Donatello depicting children happily running and dancing

Detail of the choir stalls by Donatello depicting children happily running and dancing. It is in the Museo dell'Opera del Duomo in Florence Florence Choir Stalls Early Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Studio of the florentine painter Edoardo Gelli. There are numerous objects in the artist's room

Studio of the florentine painter Edoardo Gelli. There are numerous objects in the artist's room, among which a mandolin, a samurai uniform, an animal skull, a pendulum clock, figurines and busts

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: A military band rehearsing. They are wearing uniforms and playing different instruments

A military band rehearsing. They are wearing uniforms and playing different instruments, including the violin, clarinet, tambourine, trumpet and pianola. Date of Photograph:1915-1920

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: The band of the Alfredo Catalani Musical Society on tour in Collodi to celebrate Santa Cecilia

The band of the Alfredo Catalani Musical Society on tour in Collodi to celebrate Santa Cecilia Lucca Collodi, Villa Garzoni Garden Baroque, Renaissance-Baroque styles and periods, Europe

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Young woman posing next to a piano

Young woman posing next to a piano Italy. Date of Photograph:1910 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a young girl with her violin

Portrait of a young girl with her violin Europe. Date of Photograph:1900 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of the flautist Cesare Ciardi (1818-1877) holding a German flute and elegantly dressed

Portrait of the flautist Cesare Ciardi (1818-1877) holding a German flute and elegantly dressed. Date of Photograph:1865-1872

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Full-length portrait of a young woman in traditional attire. The figure is wearing an embroidered

Full-length portrait of a young woman in traditional attire. The figure is wearing an embroidered apron, the hat is typically regional. she has a tambourine in her hand. Date of Photograph:1907

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Festivities during a fox hunt at Capannelle, near Rome

Festivities during a fox hunt at Capannelle, near Rome Rome Capannelle. Date of Photograph:22/02/1915

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Interior of a japanese antique shop full of pottery, furniture

Interior of a japanese antique shop full of pottery, furniture, musical instruments and other small objects. In the foreground, two traders are sitting in traditional clothes

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Full-length portrait of japanese woman with a child tied to her back. She is wearing humble clothing

Full-length portrait of japanese woman with a child tied to her back. She is wearing humble clothing and playing a shyamisen. On her head is a characteristic straw hat. Date of Photograph:1865-1870

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a group of japanese fish venders. In the background

Portrait of a group of japanese fish venders. In the background, the shop inside of which is a counter full of wares for sale. Hung outside a number of dried fish

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of four japanese women in traditional dress. They are seated around a small table

Portrait of four japanese women in traditional dress. They are seated around a small table on which there are two teapots

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Full-length portrait of four young geishas in traditional dress

Full-length portrait of four young geishas in traditional dress. Three of them are seated under the portico of a tea house while the fourth, standing, has a shyamisen on her left arm

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Full-length portrait of a small group of street musicians. The musicians, two women and a man

Full-length portrait of a small group of street musicians. The musicians, two women and a man, are playing the shyamisen, a typical instrument of the less affluent social classes

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a group of japanese sitting in a semi-circle on the ground

Portrait of a group of japanese sitting in a semi-circle on the ground. They are wearing traditional clothes. On the right a woman plays the shyamisen; beside her there is a bare-chested man

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a group of young japanese dancers. They are wearing traditional clothes in the same

Portrait of a group of young japanese dancers. They are wearing traditional clothes in the same fabric, and are holding small fans. A few of them are playing the transverse flute

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Indian dancer in traditional clothes accompanied by two musicians

Indian dancer in traditional clothes accompanied by two musicians India. Date of Photograph:1897-1898 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Young man with a turban playing the flute

Young man with a turban playing the flute India. Date of Photograph:1940 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Phosphorescent bacillus extracted from an omelette magnified under a microscope

Phosphorescent bacillus extracted from an omelette magnified under a microscope. Date of Photograph:1872-1915 ca

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Younth at a pre-military camp in a marching band playing Scottish bagpipes

Younth at a pre-military camp in a marching band playing Scottish bagpipes India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a group of men singing religious songs in the holy Muslim city of Ajmer

Portrait of a group of men singing religious songs in the holy Muslim city of Ajmer, state of Rajasthan India State of Rajasthan, Ajmer. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: A tamed dancing bear, India

A tamed dancing bear, India India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Mountain musicians of Ootakamund (ooty) performing the Chota Khayal (fast) rhythm dance

Mountain musicians of Ootakamund (ooty) performing the Chota Khayal (fast) rhythm dance India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of an Indian man playing a primitive wind instrument, India

Portrait of an Indian man playing a primitive wind instrument, India India. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Ascetic meditating under a tree, recollection of the position called Bhumisparsa of the Buddha in

Ascetic meditating under a tree, recollection of the position called Bhumisparsa of the Buddha in meditation under the Bodhi tree, Bengala India Bengala. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: A pilgrim happily singing a religious hymn upon arriving in the holy city of Pandharpur

A pilgrim happily singing a religious hymn upon arriving in the holy city of Pandharpur, state of Maharashtra, India India State of Maharashtra, Pandharpur. Date of Photograph:1965

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Recreation time at a kindergarten in Shanghai, 1974 Shanghai

Recreation time at a kindergarten in Shanghai, 1974 Shanghai China Shanghai. Date of Photograph:1974

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: A griot or story-teller, accompanying a fisherman's song with his intrument. Gore Island. Senegal

A griot or story-teller, accompanying a fisherman's song with his intrument. Gore Island. Senegal Senegal Gore Island. Date of Photograph:1966

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Holy Festival, agricultural center of Baldev, North-Central India

Holy Festival, agricultural center of Baldev, North-Central India India Rajasthan, Baldev. Date of Photograph:1967

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Portrait of a young woman standing in an interior, next to a harp

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

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: A punch machine, drawing from the Codex Forster III, c.28v, by Leonardo da Vinci

A punch machine, drawing from the Codex Forster III, c.28v, by Leonardo da Vinci, housed in the Victoria and Albert Museum, London Drawing High Renaissance, Renaissance

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Boy playing an accordion

Boy playing an accordion. Date of Photograph:1950-1960

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: 'Arezzo, trombettieri della Giostra del Saracino'. Trumpeters in line during the pageant

"Arezzo, trombettieri della Giostra del Saracino". Trumpeters in line during the pageant Arezzo. Date of Photograph:1949

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: 'Penny-whistle player'

"Penny-whistle player" Europe. Date of Photograph:1938

Background imageInstrument Or Document Collection: Half-length portrait of a musician playing the accordion

Half-length portrait of a musician playing the accordion. Date of Photograph:1938 ca




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"Capturing the Harmony: Exploring the Intricate World of Musical Angels and Illuminated Documents" Step into a realm where music intertwines with divine artistry, as we delve into the enchanting world of musical angels and intricate illuminated documents. From frescoes depicting heavenly melodies to meticulously crafted choir books, these treasures offer glimpses into centuries-old traditions and artistic expressions. In the detail from "The Last Judgement, " musical angels grace us with their celestial presence, their instruments resonating harmoniously amidst an awe-inspiring scene. Figures of musicians come alive in vibrant colors, breathing life into ancient manuscripts that have stood the test of time. Witness David's reverence before the Ark of the Covenant through an illuminated initial featuring San Girolamo. This exquisite corale transports us back to a bygone era when choirs filled sacred spaces with melodious chants. Marvel at ornate initials adorning pages belonging to illuminated codices, each stroke revealing meticulous craftsmanship and attention to detail. Fruit and musical instruments intermingle in captivating harmony, showcasing not only artistic skill but also cultural significance. Delve deeper into choral parchments as miniatured pages unveil saints depicted in all their glory. These precious miniatures transport us to moments frozen in time, capturing devotion through delicate brushstrokes. Venture beyond religious themes as Sorrento Tarantella takes center stage - a testament to how music transcends boundaries and brings people together across different cultures. The joyous rhythm dances off the page, inviting you to join its lively celebration. Finally, immerse yourself in everyday life captured within grain markets depicted in Florence's Codice Tempi Through this biadaiolo codex emerges a vivid tapestry illustrating how music permeates even mundane activities - transforming them into moments infused with melody and rhythm. Join us on this journey through history's symphony; let these instrumentals or documents be your guide as they whisper stories of passion, devotion, and the timeless power of music.