Lyrist Collection

HOMER: THE ILIAD. Homer Invoking the Muse. Line engraving, 1805, after the drawing by John Flaxman

NOBEL PRIZE: LITERATURE. Reverse of the Nobel Prize medal for Literature, first awarded in 1901

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

MARIN MARAIS (1656-1728). French composer, playing the basse de viol. Painting by Andre Bouys, 1704

LYRE PLAYER, c1873. To a Greek Girl. A young woman in a classical Greek gown, playing a lyre. Photographed by Emma Justine Farnsworth, c1873

MIERIS: LADY SINGING. Steel engraving, 19th century, after a painting by Frans van Mieris (1635-1681)

ANGELICA KAUFFMANN (1741-1807). Swiss painter. The Artist in the Character of Design Listening to the Inspiration of Poetry. Oil on canvas, 1782

PIERRE de FERMAT (1601-1665). French mathematician. Title-page (first state) of the first edition of Pierre de Fermats Varia Opera Mathematica, Toulouse, France, 1679

DAVID AND GOLIATH. David presenting the head of Goliath the King Saul. Renaissance painting

HEAD OF ORPHEUS. Thracian girl carrying the head of Orpheus. Etching, late 19th century, after the painting, 1865, by Gustave Moreau

The Teddyssey: The Sirens Try to Lure Teddysses to the Rocks. President Theodore Roosevelt resists the charms of John
ROOSEVELT CARTOON, 1907. The Teddyssey: The Sirens Try to Lure Teddysses to the " Rocks." President Theodore Roosevelt resists the charms of John D. Rockefeller, J.P

LYRE OF ORPHEUS. The lyre of Orpheus placed among the stars. Drawing by Eduard von Engerth (1818-1897)

LYRE OF PINDAR, 1896. The Lyre of Pindar: The Play at Olympia. Watercolor by Corwin Knapp Linson, 1896

LYRE. A man of antiquity playing a lyre. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. A variety of ancient musical instruments. Stipple engraving, early 19th century

TREATY OF GHENT, 1814. Peace of Ghent 1814, and the Triumph of America. An allegorical representation of the Treaty of Ghent that concluded the War of 1812

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The lyrist, a master of poetic melodies and enchanting harmonies, holds the power to captivate hearts and transport souls. Like the reverse of the Nobel Prize medal for Literature, this artist's words are adorned with brilliance and recognized as treasures since 1901. Just as Marin Marais skillfully played his basse de viol, the lyrist weaves intricate compositions that resonate through time. A vision of elegance in a classical Greek gown, reminiscent of a young woman playing a lyre, their music transcends boundaries and speaks to our deepest emotions. In Frans van Mieris' painting "Lady Singing, " we catch a glimpse into the lyrical world where every note is an expression of passion. Angelica Kauffman's brush captures their essence - an artist who paints with words rather than pigments. Not confined to artistic realms alone, like Pierre de Fermat exploring mathematical mysteries or David presenting Goliath's head to King Saul, this lyrical genius conquers obstacles with their melodic prowess. They possess the strength of Orpheus himself; even in tragedy, they create beauty that echoes through eternity. Through daguerreotype lenses capturing moments frozen in time or Otho Cushing's cartoon depicting President Theodore Roosevelt resisting temptation from powerful figures like John D. Rockefeller and J. P. Morgan - these snapshots remind us that even amidst chaos and allurement, true artistry prevails. Like Eduard von Engerth's drawing placing Orpheus' lyre among stars or Corwin Knapp Linson's watercolor portraying Pindar's Lyre at Olympia play - this lyrical maestro elevates their craft beyond mortal limitations. Their music becomes celestial poetry resonating throughout history. In celebration of the lyrist’s profound impact on humanity’s cultural tapestry – let us embrace their gift as it continues to inspire generations past and present alike.