Music Stand Collection

Ludwig van Beethoven and his friends, (1770-1827), German composer, 1909

STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Studio, 1867

Ms Fr 1537 f. 58v Illustration from Chants Royaux sur la Conception Couronnee
BAL41826 Ms Fr 1537 f.58v Illustration from Chants Royaux sur la Conception Couronnee du Puy de Rouan, depicting the choir singing the Gloria, conducted by Jean Ockeghem (1410-97)

DISTIN FAMILY, 1844. The Distin family brass quintet. Wood engraving, English, 1844

Geisha Tuning a Samisen, c1835. Creator: Yanagawa Shigenobu II
Geisha Tuning a Samisen, c1835. "Hand-Made" Flower Arrangement. From Flower Matching Contest, number 4

Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene froma Kabuki play, Mid-late 1780s. Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Nuregami Chogoro, Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Hanaregoma Chokichi, Segawa Kikunojo III as Azuma

Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Glenn Miller Orchestra(?), New York, N.Y.(?), 1938

Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Toby Tyler, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Toby Tyler, Washington, D.C. ca. Dec. 1941

Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Benny Goodman, 400 Restaurant, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1946

Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frankie Laine and Jimmy Crawford, New York, N.Y. 1946

Billy Eckstine's orchestra, New York, N.Y. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Billy Eckstine's orchestra, New York, N.Y. 1946

Portrait of Bill Cogliano, Joseph Kowalewski, Carl Ottobrino, Stanley Kraft...New York, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Bill Cogliano, Joseph Kowalewski, Carl Ottobrino, Stanley Kraft, Dick Motzlinski, Manny Thaler, Sol Libero, Mack Pierce, Stanley M

Portrait of Bill Cogliano, Joseph Kowalewski, Carl Ottobrino, Stanley Kraft...N.Y. ca. June 1947
Portrait of Bill Cogliano, Joseph Kowalewski, Carl Ottobrino, Stanley Kraft, Dick Motzlinski, Manny Thaler, Sol Libero, Mack Pierce, Stanley M

Portrait of Jerry Wald, Gordon MacRae, Mel Tormé, Marion Hutton...Saturday Teentimers Show, NY
Portrait of Jerry Wald, Gordon MacRae, Mel TormU, Marion Hutton, and Jerry Jerome, Saturday Teentimers Show, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1947

Portrait of Frank Sinatra and Axel Stordahl, Liederkrantz Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frank Sinatra and Axel Stordahl, Liederkrantz Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Frank Sinatra and Axel Stordahl, Liederkrantz Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Frank Sinatra and Axel Stordahl, Liederkrantz Hall, New York, N.Y. ca. 1947

Portrait of Mario Bouza, Jose Mangual, Carlos Vidal(?), and Ubaldo...Glen Island Casino, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Mario Bouza, Jose Mangual, Carlos Vidal(?), and Ubaldo Nieto, Glen Island Casino, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Harry Forbes, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, and Harry Forbes, Capitol studio, ca. Jan. 1947

Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne...N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947
Portrait of Stan Kenton, Pete Rugolo, Eddie Safranski, Shelly Manne, Bob Cooper, Bob Gioga, and Eddie Bert(?), New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Jan. 1947

Madame Leroux'; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; There sat Mr. Tudway Didear attired in a dark flannel Creator
Madame Leroux'; By Francis Eleanor Trollope; There sat Mr. Tudway Didear attired in a dark flannel dressing-gown, with his violoncello between his knees and a music stand in front of him, 1890

Portrait of Hank D'Amico, Spots Esposito, Bobby Hackett...Museum of Modern...ABC studio, N.Y. 1947
Portrait of Hank D'Amico, Spots Esposito, Bobby Hackett, Walter Mercurio, Vernon Brown, Herman Yorks, Joseph Small, Sidney Stoneburn, Arthur Rollini, George Wettling, Felix Giobbe

A Meeting of the Popular Musical Union for the Training and Recreation of the Industrial Classes, Creator: Unknown
A Meeting of the Popular Musical Union for the Training and Recreation of the Industrial Classes, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 42. July to December, 1890

Portrait of Bill Cogliano, Joseph Kowalewski, Carl Ottobrino, Stanley Kraft...N.Y. ca. June 1947
Portrait of Bill Cogliano, Joseph Kowalewski, Carl Ottobrino, Stanley Kraft, Dick Motzlinski, Manny Thaler, Sol Libero, Mack Pierce, Stanley M. Aronson, and Vincent Carbone, New York, N.Y. ca

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Metropolitan Vocational High School, New York, N.Y. ca. July 1947

Portrait of Julius Grossman, ca. July 1947. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Julius Grossman, ca. July 1947

Portrait of Ray McKinley, (Robert) Dean Kincaide, Bill Ainsworth, Ray Beller, and Peanuts...N.Y
Portrait of Ray McKinley, (Robert) Dean Kincaide, Bill Ainsworth, Ray Beller, and Peanuts Hucko, Hotel Commodore, Century Room, New York, N.Y. ca. Jan. 1947

M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Creator: Unknown
M. Jullien's Concert at Drury-Lane Theatre [London] - the Corps de Tambours, 1850. Only conceive Jullien's ordinary orchestra extended and elevated to the very "flies

Prince Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, playing the cello at Kew Palace, c1733-1750, (1942). Portrait of Frederick Louis (1707-1751) accompanied by his sisters Anne (1709-1759)

Mme Valtat and her son with a Banjo; Mme Valtat et Son Fils au Banjo, 1925 (oil on canvas)
652538 Mme Valtat and her son with a Banjo; Mme Valtat et Son Fils au Banjo, 1925 (oil on canvas) by Valtat, Louis (1869-1952); 111x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas)
657260 The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas) by Tibble, Geoffrey (1909-52); 63.5x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band. Geoffrey Tibble (1909-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1949

Piano, c. 1939. Creator: Virginia Kennady
Piano, c. 1939

The Actors Bando Matakuro IV as Chubei, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Umegawa, and Nakamura Katsug... 1783
The Actors Bando Matakuro IV as Chubei, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Umegawa, and Nakamura Katsugoro as Magoemon, in the play "Keisei Koibikyaku

The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the ghost of Yatsuhashi, Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no... 1783
The Actors Segawa Kikunojo III as the ghost of Yatsuhashi, Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, and Ichikawa Danjuro V as the ghost of Seigen, in the play "Sono Omokage Matsu ni Sakura

The Actors Nakayama Kojuro VI (Nakamura Nakazo I) as Chidori, Sawamura Sojuro III as Shige... 1785
The Actors Nakayama Kojuro VI (Nakamura Nakazo I) as Chidori, Sawamura Sojuro III as Shigemori, and Ichikawa Yaozo III as Yoshibei, in the shosa " Fukyoku Edo Geisha

The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Oiso no Tora, Azuma... 1784
The Actors Sawamura Sojuro III as Soga no Juro, Osagawa Tsuneyo II as Oiso no Tora, Azuma Tozo III as Miura Katagai, and Otani Tokuji I as Danzaburo, in the joruri "Chidorigake Koi no Tamaboko

The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Ukita Sakingo and Sawamura Sojuro III as the ghost of t... 1788
The Actors Matsumoto Koshiro IV as Ukita Sakingo and Sawamura Sojuro III as the ghost of the courtesan Takao, in the play " Ominaeshi Sugata no Hatsuaki

The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Munesada, Segawa Kikunojo III as the courtesan Sumizom... 1784
The Actors Ichikawa Monnosuke II as Munesada, Segawa Kikunojo III as the courtesan Sumizome, and Nakamura Nakazo I as Sekibei, in the play "Tsumoru Koi Yuki no Seki no To

Jazz Rehearsal. Creator: Tom Artin
Jazz Rehearsal

Canna House, Canna, Hebrides, 1947
RAV66495 Canna House, Canna, Hebrides, 1947 by Ravilious, Tirzah (nee Garwood) (1908-51); Private Collection

The Theorbo Player, design for an evening coat by Paquin, 1920s (colour litho)
STC193217 The Theorbo Player, design for an evening coat by Paquin, 1920s (colour litho) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Silhouette of Anton Bruckner (1824-96) Austrian composer, conducting (engraving) (b / w photo)
HGM82087 Silhouette of Anton Bruckner (1824-96) Austrian composer, conducting (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bohler, Otto (1847-1913) (after); Haags Gemeentemuseum, The Hague

Ordonnateur or organizer for musical scores, stool, music stand and footrest in a matching style
6339962 Ordonnateur or organizer for musical scores, stool, music stand and footrest in a matching style by British School

The Toilet of Helen, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
The Toilet of Helen, 1895. Before a toilet that shone like the altar of Notre Dame des Victoires, Helen was seated in a little dressing-gown of black and heliotrope

Shane Hill, Jo Harrop Quartet, Listening Room Jazz, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 13th July 2021

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"Music Stand: A Timeless Companion to Musical Masterpieces" From the elegant string quartets of 1846 to the lively brass quintet performances by the Distin family, music stands have been witness to countless harmonious moments throughout history. In an enchanting wood engraving from 1867, Winslow Homer captures the essence of musicians engrossed in their craft, relying on a trusty music stand for support. Even royalty found solace in the melodies emanating from their instruments. Prince Frederick Louis, Prince of Wales, gracefully played his cello at Kew Palace between 1733 and 1750. The image immortalizes a time when music stands were not only practical but also symbols of refinement and artistic expression. Moving forward in time, Mme Valtat and her son are depicted with a banjo in hand. This oil painting from 1925 showcases how diverse musical genres embraced the humble yet essential presence of a music stand. Whether it be classical compositions or spirited tunes, this simple tool served as a steadfast companion for musicians across all genres. The Band portrayed in an oil painting from 1949 demonstrates that even large ensembles relied on these sturdy structures during their captivating performances. As each musician focused intently on their sheet music resting upon their respective stands, they created symphonies that resonated deeply within listeners' souls. Not limited to Western culture alone, Japanese theater actors such as Bando Matakuro IV and Segawa Kikunojo III utilized music stands during mesmerizing performances dating back to the late eighteenth century. These illustrations by Torii Kiyonaga capture both grace and intensity as these talented artists brought characters to life through song and dance. Intriguingly enough, even pianists like Virginia Kennady recognized the importance of having sheet music displayed prominently before them while playing intricate compositions around 1939.