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Music Making Collection (#4)

"Music Making: A Timeless Expression of the Soul" In the realm of art, music-making has been a subject that has captivated artists for centuries

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Musicians at Philae, 1877 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper)

Musicians at Philae, 1877 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper)
659611 Musicians at Philae, 1877 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white on paper) by Werner, Carl Friedrich Heinrich (1808-94); 47x33.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Musicians at Philae)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces, (oil on canvas)

Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces, (oil on canvas)
659269 Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces, (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 42x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground, (bodycolour)

Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground, (bodycolour)
651807 Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground, (bodycolour) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 49.5x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarvon Castle, with a Harper in the Foreground)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Off Duty, 1890 (oil on canvas)

Off Duty, 1890 (oil on canvas)
651429 Off Duty, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Doerstling, Emil (b.1859); 64x78 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Off Duty. Emil Doerstling (b. 1859). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1890. 64 x 78cm

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Bagpiper, 1514 (copper engraving)

The Bagpiper, 1514 (copper engraving)
1767121 The Bagpiper, 1514 (copper engraving) by DAorer or Duerer, Albrecht (1471-1528); 11.7x7.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bagpiper. Albrecht Durer (1471-1528). Copper engraving, 1514

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Fiddler (watercolour with scratching out)

The Fiddler (watercolour with scratching out)
1766701 The Fiddler (watercolour with scratching out) by Allingham, Helen (1848-1926); 27.3x25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Fiddler. Helen Allingham (1848-1926)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Musical Interlude, 1881 (oil on canvas)

A Musical Interlude, 1881 (oil on canvas)
1769813 A Musical Interlude, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Alvarez CatalAa, Luis (1836-1901); 50.2x70.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Musical Interlude. Luis Alvarez Catala (1836-1901)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Cabaret, (oil on board)

Cabaret, (oil on board)
824728 Cabaret, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 49.5x70 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Cabaret. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

Background imageMusic Making Collection: MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas)

MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas)
823008 MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Melchers, Julius Gari (1860-1932); 200x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: MacPherson and MacDonald. Julius Gari Melchers (1860-1932)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Concert in the Opera; Konzert in der Oper, 1923 (oil on panel)

Concert in the Opera; Konzert in der Oper, 1923 (oil on panel)
824291 Concert in the Opera; Konzert in der Oper, 1923 (oil on panel) by Liebermann, Max (1847-1935); 40x50 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Concert in the Opera; Konzert in der Oper)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Caernarvon Castle, 1790s (pencil and bodycolour)

Caernarvon Castle, 1790s (pencil and bodycolour)
824134 Caernarvon Castle, 1790s (pencil and bodycolour) by Sandby, Paul (1725-1809); 49.5x79.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Caernarvon Castle. Paul Sandby (1731-1809). Pencil and bodycolour

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Pomeriggio Musicale, Pompei, 1893 (oil on canvas)

Pomeriggio Musicale, Pompei, 1893 (oil on canvas)
823592 Pomeriggio Musicale, Pompei, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Nardi, Enrico (1864-1947); 57.2x43.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pomeriggio Musicale, Pompei. Enrico Nardi (1864-1947)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Waiting for the Entrance, (oil on board)

Waiting for the Entrance, (oil on board)
988201 Waiting for the Entrance, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 48.3x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for the Entrance; Esperando la Entrada. Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Music Hall, 1889 (oil on canvas)

The Music Hall, 1889 (oil on canvas)
989907 The Music Hall, 1889 (oil on canvas) by Boulaye, C.A. Paul de la (19th century); 100.3x82.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Music Hall. Paul A. de La Boulaye (active 1882-1911)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Army Reorganization in Morocco, 1872 (oil on canvas)

Army Reorganization in Morocco, 1872 (oil on canvas)
989487 Army Reorganization in Morocco, 1872 (oil on canvas) by Hodgson, John Evan (1831-95); 153x87 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Army Reorganization in Morocco. John Evan Hodgson (1831-1895)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Portrait of Johann Burki, Commissaire General of the Canton of Berne, and his family

Portrait of Johann Burki, Commissaire General of the Canton of Berne, and his family
990385 Portrait of Johann Burki, Commissaire General of the Canton of Berne, and his family, 1797 (oil on canvas) by Legrand

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas)

A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas)
990222 A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas) by Baburen, Theodore van, called Dirk (1570/90-1623/4); 82.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lute Player. Dirck Baburen van (c.1595-1624)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: On the Eve of the feast (A Lesson in choral singing), (oil on canvas)

On the Eve of the feast (A Lesson in choral singing), (oil on canvas)
989382 On the Eve of the feast (A Lesson in choral singing), (oil on canvas) by Bianchi, Mose (1836-93); 72.7x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Little Strollers, 1874 (oil on canvas)

The Little Strollers, 1874 (oil on canvas)
985179 The Little Strollers, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Brown, John George (1831-1913); 45.1x35.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Strollers. John George Brown (1831-1913). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Special Celebration, 1877 (oil on canvas)

A Special Celebration, 1877 (oil on canvas)
827083 A Special Celebration, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Nilson, Johan Severin (1846-1918); 85x119.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Special Celebration. Johan Severin Nilson (1846-1918)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Violinist Dancla; Le Violiniste Dancla, 1900 (oil on canvas)

The Violinist Dancla; Le Violiniste Dancla, 1900 (oil on canvas)
825285 The Violinist Dancla; Le Violiniste Dancla, 1900 (oil on canvas) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); 92x67 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice, 1848 (oil on canvas)

A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice, 1848 (oil on canvas)
828450 A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice, 1848 (oil on canvas) by McInnes, Robert (1801-86); 53.3x93.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Fiesta Scene, on the Lido, near Venice)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Violinist, (oil on canvas)

The Violinist, (oil on canvas)
827113 The Violinist, (oil on canvas) by Forbes, Stanhope Alexander (1857-1947); 92.8x85 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Violinist. Stanhope Alexander Forbes (1857-1947). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Candombe, (oil on board)

Candombe, (oil on board)
652252 Candombe, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 39x49.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Candombe. Pedro Figari (1861-1938). Oil on board

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Apotheosis of Saint Francis Surrounded by Musician Angels

The Apotheosis of Saint Francis Surrounded by Musician Angels
651786 The Apotheosis of Saint Francis Surrounded by Musician Angels: Design for an Apse or Half-Dome Divided by Ribs, (red chalk, pen and brown ink, brown wash) by Sirani

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Ball (oil on canvas)

The Ball (oil on canvas)
659117 The Ball (oil on canvas) by Barbudo, Salvador Sanchez (1857-1917); 45.1x64.8 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Spanish Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1884 (watercolour)

A Spanish Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1884 (watercolour)
659655 A Spanish Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1884 (watercolour) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 52x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Spanish Girl Playing a Mandolin)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel)

The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel)
659145 The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel) by Meyerheim, Friedrich Edouard (1808-79); 67x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Receiving the Blessing, (oil on panel)

Receiving the Blessing, (oil on panel)
659065 Receiving the Blessing, (oil on panel) by Kuehl, Gotthardt Johann (1850-1915); 38x50.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Receiving the Blessing. Gotthardt Kuehl (1850-1915). Oil on panel

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Marie-Anne Weber Playing the Violin, 1903 (oil on canvas)

Marie-Anne Weber Playing the Violin, 1903 (oil on canvas)
1196345 Marie-Anne Weber Playing the Violin, 1903 (oil on canvas) by Rysselberghe, Theo van (1862-1926); 100.2x73.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Belgian, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Mullah and a Musician, c. 1640-1650 (w / c & gold leaf on cream paper)

A Mullah and a Musician, c. 1640-1650 (w / c & gold leaf on cream paper)
1196877 A Mullah and a Musician, c.1640-1650 (w/c & gold leaf on cream paper) by Mughal School, (17th century); 40.5x27.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Four Saffavid cuerda seca tiles, depicting two ibex, and the figures of musicians

Four Saffavid cuerda seca tiles, depicting two ibex, and the figures of musicians
1196824 Four Saffavid cuerda seca tiles, depicting two ibex, and the figures of musicians and dancers, c. 1600 (cuerda seca tile)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: African Nostalgia (Candombe); Nostalgias Africanas (Candombe), (oil on board)

African Nostalgia (Candombe); Nostalgias Africanas (Candombe), (oil on board)
824642 African Nostalgia (Candombe); Nostalgias Africanas (Candombe), (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 48.2x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Portrait of Elizabeth Ewer, full-length, seated in a White Dress with a Yellow Shawl

Portrait of Elizabeth Ewer, full-length, seated in a White Dress with a Yellow Shawl
824254 Portrait of Elizabeth Ewer, full-length, seated in a White Dress with a Yellow Shawl, Playing a Harp, in an Interior, c.1768-73 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Music Party, 1894 (oil on canvas)

The Music Party, 1894 (oil on canvas)
823180 The Music Party, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Colby, Joseph Wood (1862-1930); 75x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Music Party. Joseph Wood Colby (1862-1930). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Mandoline Player, 1862 (oil on canvas)

The Mandoline Player, 1862 (oil on canvas)
987349 The Mandoline Player, 1862 (oil on canvas) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 73x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Mandoline Player; Le Jouer de Mandoline)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: An Amusing Song, (oil on canvas)

An Amusing Song, (oil on canvas)
989546 An Amusing Song, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 130.2x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Amusing Song. Vittorio Reggianini (1858-1938). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Start of the Dance, (oil on panel)

The Start of the Dance, (oil on panel)
989293 The Start of the Dance, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 23.8x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Start of the Dance. Eduardo Leon Garrido (1856-1949). Oil on panel

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Baptism of the Conde, (oil on canvas)

Baptism of the Conde, (oil on canvas)
989499 Baptism of the Conde, (oil on canvas) by Lesrel, Adolphe Alexandre (1839-1929); 82.5x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Baptism of the Conde. Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel (1839-1929)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Thebes, Byban el Molouk, c. 1809-1812 (colour engraving)

Thebes, Byban el Molouk, c. 1809-1812 (colour engraving)
985773 Thebes, Byban el Molouk, c.1809-1812 (colour engraving) by Dutertre, Andre (1753-1842) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Thebes, Byban el Molouk)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas)

The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas)
990207 The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 116x94.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Arts - Music. Carle van Loo (1705-1765). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Trooping the Colour, a British Railways advertising poster, c

Trooping the Colour, a British Railways advertising poster, c
1769893 Trooping the Colour, a British Railways advertising poster, c.1950 (colour lithograph) by Clark, Christopher (1875-1942); 97x125 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Trooping the Colour)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Jewish Musicians in the Streets of Tetuan, c. 1858 (oil on canvas)

Jewish Musicians in the Streets of Tetuan, c. 1858 (oil on canvas)
1769850 Jewish Musicians in the Streets of Tetuan, c.1858 (oil on canvas) by Dehodencq, Alfred (1822-82); 167.6x124.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jewish Musicians in the Streets of Tetuan)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Happy Quartet; Heureux quator, 1902 (oil on canvas)

Happy Quartet; Heureux quator, 1902 (oil on canvas)
1768500 Happy Quartet; Heureux quator, 1902 (oil on canvas) by Rousseau, Henri J.F. (Le Douanier) (1844-1910); 95x58.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Happy Quartet; Heureux quator)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Coronation of the Virgin with Five Music-Making Angels

The Coronation of the Virgin with Five Music-Making Angels
3057049 The Coronation of the Virgin with Five Music-Making Angels, 1408 (tempera on poplar panel) by Mariotto di Nardo, (fl.1394-1424); 152.7x68.6x4.9 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Pied Piper of Hamelin; Der Rattenfanger von Hamelin, 1806 (oil on canvas)

The Pied Piper of Hamelin; Der Rattenfanger von Hamelin, 1806 (oil on canvas)
823393 The Pied Piper of Hamelin; Der Rattenfanger von Hamelin, 1806 (oil on canvas) by Weise, Adam (1776-1835); 48.6x56. cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Lute Player, 1887 (oil on panel)

The Lute Player, 1887 (oil on panel)
827498 The Lute Player, 1887 (oil on panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 30.5x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lute Player. Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (1815-1891)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Fontinales: Feast of the Fountains; Fontinales: Fete des Fontaines

Fontinales: Feast of the Fountains; Fontinales: Fete des Fontaines
827521 Fontinales: Feast of the Fountains; Fontinales: Fete des Fontaines (oil on canvas with three horizontal panels, one signed, set in t) by Vasari




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"Music Making: A Timeless Expression of the Soul" In the realm of art, music-making has been a subject that has captivated artists for centuries. From ancient frescoes to modern canvases, this universal language of melody and rhythm has inspired countless masterpieces. Dating back to the late 15th century, we find "Music-making angels, " delicately painted on restored frescoes. These celestial beings seem to emanate harmonious tunes as they play their instruments with ethereal grace. Moving forward in time, we encounter "Bacchanalia, " an oil painting on canvas that depicts a joyous gathering where music fills the air. The vibrant colors and lively brushstrokes capture the exuberance and energy of musicians immersed in their craft. "The Band, " created in 1949, portrays a group of musicians united by their shared love for creating melodies. Through bold strokes and rich textures, this oil painting brings forth the camaraderie and passion found within musical collaborations. Religious themes also intertwine with music-making throughout history. In "Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels, " depicted multiple times on oak panels, heavenly voices blend with celestial instruments to create divine harmony that transcends earthly realms. Beyond traditional representations lies "The Dancer; La Danseuse. " This captivating oil painting showcases how movement can be transformed into melodic expression through graceful dance steps accompanied by rhythmic beats. Artists have also captured moments of celebration intertwined with music-making. In "A Feast Day, " an oil painting from 1890, jubilant figures revel in merriment while musicians provide a melodious backdrop to festivities filled with laughter and joy. Venturing into different cultures, "An Egyptian Interior" transports us to exotic lands where enchanting melodies resonate amidst opulent surroundings. The artist's skillful use of color creates an atmosphere that immerses viewers into this mesmerizing scene.