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Music Stand Collection (#2)

"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

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Toilet of Helen, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley

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

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Shane Hill, Jo Harrop Quartet, Listening Room Jazz, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent

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

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Music Lesson, c. 1670. Creator: Gerard Terborch II

The Music Lesson, c. 1670. Creator: Gerard Terborch II
The Music Lesson, c. 1670

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Music Stand, c. 1937. Creator: Albert Pratt

Music Stand, c. 1937. Creator: Albert Pratt
Music Stand, c. 1937

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Roger Beaujolais Quartet, Jim Mullen, Winston Clifford, Roger Beaujolais, Simon Thorpe

Roger Beaujolais Quartet, Jim Mullen, Winston Clifford, Roger Beaujolais, Simon Thorpe
Jim Mullen, Winston Clifford, Roger Beaujolais, Simon Thorpe, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 1st June 2021

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Jim Mullen, Roger Beaujolais Quartet, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 1st June 2021

Jim Mullen, Roger Beaujolais Quartet, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 1st June 2021

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Paul Morgan, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 18th May 2021. Creator: Brian O Connor

Paul Morgan, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 18th May 2021. Creator: Brian O Connor
Paul Morgan, Three Horseshoes, Knockholt, Kent, 18th May 2021

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Lady with a Mandolin, (oil on canvas)

Lady with a Mandolin, (oil on canvas)
658504 Lady with a Mandolin, (oil on canvas) by Portielje, Gerard (1856-1929); 116.5x90 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady with a Mandolin. Gerard Jozef Portielje (1856-1929). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Cornet, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut)

The Cornet, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut)
614946 The Cornet, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 32.4x25.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: ZdeAoka Aierny, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho)

ZdeAoka Aierny, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho)
3702789 Zdeoka AIernA, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 200x124 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: A Victorian greeting cards of a kitten playing a bugle watched by a cat and two kittens

A Victorian greeting cards of a kitten playing a bugle watched by a cat and two kittens
3603414 A Victorian greeting cards of a kitten playing a bugle watched by a cat and two kittens, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas)

Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas)
3822370 Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Kershaw, George (fl.c.1836); 60x70 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Musical instruments, from a book of engraved plates of Oppenords designs

Musical instruments, from a book of engraved plates of Oppenords designs
468633 Musical instruments, from a book of engraved plates of Oppenords designs, published 1745 (engraving) by French School

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Adam de la Halle (1240 / 50-1288 / 1306), facsimile of a 15th century manuscript

Adam de la Halle (1240 / 50-1288 / 1306), facsimile of a 15th century manuscript
CHT163636 Adam de la Halle (1240/50-1288/1306), facsimile of a 15th century manuscript, 19th century (vellum) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Mozart playing the violin (oil on board)

Mozart playing the violin (oil on board)
489108 Mozart playing the violin (oil on board) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) Austrian composer); French

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Two Violinists (oil on canvas)

The Two Violinists (oil on canvas)
XIR202021 The Two Violinists (oil on canvas) by Aman-Jean, Edmond-Francois (1858-1936); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Men from the Barrere Ensemble Orchestra with wind instruments

Men from the Barrere Ensemble Orchestra with wind instruments
MNY381023 Men from the Barrere Ensemble Orchestra with wind instruments, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Table with four music stands, for a concert, from Oeuvres diverses de Lalonde

Table with four music stands, for a concert, from Oeuvres diverses de Lalonde
STC468608 Table with four music stands, for a concert, from Oeuvres diverses de Lalonde, decorateur et dessinateur, published 1780-96 (litho) by Lalonde

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Monkey playing the clarinet (colour litho)

Monkey playing the clarinet (colour litho)
3094535 Monkey playing the clarinet (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Monkey playing the clarinet. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Music Stand presented to Hullah (engraving)

Music Stand presented to Hullah (engraving)
1587151 Music Stand presented to Hullah (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music Stand presented to Hullah)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Presentation of a Music-Stand to Mr Hullah, by his Pupils (engraving)

Presentation of a Music-Stand to Mr Hullah, by his Pupils (engraving)
1587150 Presentation of a Music-Stand to Mr Hullah, by his Pupils (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Presentation of a Music-Stand to Mr Hullah)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Music Lesson, 1788 (oil on panel) (pair to 347760)

The Music Lesson, 1788 (oil on panel) (pair to 347760)
3477861 The Music Lesson, 1788 (oil on panel) (pair to 347760) by Garnier, Michel (1753-1819); 14x11.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: La Jeune Musicienne As with most of Garniers paintings)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Family Conversation piece (w / c on paper)

Family Conversation piece (w / c on paper)
HTL226604 Family Conversation piece (w/c on paper) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); Private Collection; By courtesy of Julian Hartnoll; English, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Tile depicting a bassoonist, 1706 (faience)

Tile depicting a bassoonist, 1706 (faience)
XIR440621 Tile depicting a bassoonist, 1706 (faience) by French School, (18th century); Musee National de Ceramique, Sevres, France; (add.info.: manufactured in Rouen; ); French, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: San Francisco: Museum and Spreckles Band Stand, Golden Gate Park (b / w photo)

San Francisco: Museum and Spreckles Band Stand, Golden Gate Park (b / w photo)
6026027 San Francisco: Museum and Spreckles Band Stand, Golden Gate Park (b/w photo) by American Photographer (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Museum and Spreckles Band Stand)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Le Lion Comique, 1887 (oil on canvas)

Le Lion Comique, 1887 (oil on canvas)
AGN45479 Le Lion Comique, 1887 (oil on canvas) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 48.2x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eAgnew s, London; English, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Maestro, (oil on panel)

The Maestro, (oil on panel)
651467 The Maestro, (oil on panel) by Kern, Hermann (1839-1912); 68x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Maestro. Hermann Kern (1839-1912). Oil on panel

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Music Lesson or The Duet

The Music Lesson or The Duet
KSG38498 The Music Lesson or The Duet by Sani, David (19th century); Private Collection; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Lost Chord

The Lost Chord
THA15373 The Lost Chord by Lewin, Stephen (fl.1890-1910); Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; British, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Memorys Melody (w / c on paper)

Memorys Melody (w / c on paper)
CW151262 Memorys Melody (w/c on paper) by Kilburne, George Goodwin (1839-1924); 35.6x26 cm; Private Collection; eChristopher Wood Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Portrait of Donnino Emanuele Muzio

Portrait of Donnino Emanuele Muzio
3497058 Portrait of Donnino Emanuele Muzio by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); Casa Verdi, Milan, Lombardy, Italy; (add.info.: Donnino Emanuele Muzio (or Mussio) (1821-1890): Italian composer

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The women orchestra of Frau Amann-Weinlich, late 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)

The women orchestra of Frau Amann-Weinlich, late 19th century (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT224855 The women orchestra of Frau Amann-Weinlich, late 19th century (engraving) (b/w photo) by Katzler (1823-82); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; Austrian

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Title page and frontis piece of Gothic Furniture, Pugin, Augutus Charles (1762-1832)

Title page and frontis piece of Gothic Furniture, Pugin, Augutus Charles (1762-1832)
STC255841 Title page and frontis piece of Gothic Furniture, Pugin, Augutus Charles (1762-1832), 1826 by Pugin, Augustus Charles (1762-1832); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: The Attributes of Music, 1770 (oil on canvas)

The Attributes of Music, 1770 (oil on canvas)
PWI89762 The Attributes of Music, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Vallayer-Coster, Anne (1744-1818); 88x116 cm; Louvre, Paris, France; ePeter Willi; French, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: A Musical Interlude (oil on canvas)

A Musical Interlude (oil on canvas)
CH19610 A Musical Interlude (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand 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 Stand 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 Stand Collection: Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for

Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for
MNY380976 Woman teaching a blind young man to play the violin at the New York Association for the Blind, 111 East 59th Street, New York

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Edward Hoar: After the Last Quartet

Edward Hoar: After the Last Quartet
MAI44998 Edward Hoar: After the Last Quartet by Goodwin, Kate (nee Mallison) (fl.1873-96); Maidstone Museum and Art Gallery, Kent

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Portrait of Francis Lind (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Francis Lind (oil on canvas)
CH251479 Portrait of Francis Lind (oil on canvas) by Romney, George (1734-1802); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Design for a fan depicting an outdoors concert, c. 1830 (coloured engraving)

Design for a fan depicting an outdoors concert, c. 1830 (coloured engraving)
CHT171890 Design for a fan depicting an outdoors concert, c.1830 (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; French

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: New Orleans: West End, Lake Pontchartrain (b / w photo)

New Orleans: West End, Lake Pontchartrain (b / w photo)
5225754 New Orleans: West End, Lake Pontchartrain (b/w photo) by American Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: West End, Lake Pontchartrain)

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Music stand for the Panama Francis Savoy Sultans, ca. 1974

Music stand for the Panama Francis Savoy Sultans, ca. 1974
Panama Francis (1918-2001) was an African-American swing jazz drummer who played on numerous hit recordings in the 1950s. A foldable music stand

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Music stand used by Ginger Smock, late 20th century. Creator: Belmonte

Music stand used by Ginger Smock, late 20th century. Creator: Belmonte
A black, metal music stand owned by African-American musician Ginger Smock. The stand has a metal tripod base and an adjustable music support with a small shelf

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Lecon de Musique (Music Lesson). Creator: Johann Anton André

Lecon de Musique (Music Lesson). Creator: Johann Anton André
Lecon de Musique (Music Lesson). Attributed to Johann Anton Andre

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Scene from a Drama, ca. 1788. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga

Scene from a Drama, ca. 1788. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Scene from a Drama, ca. 1788

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Theatrical Scene, with Musicians. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga

Theatrical Scene, with Musicians. Creator: Torii Kiyonaga
Theatrical Scene, with Musicians. [Onoe Matsusuke I as an Oiran Stands at the Left, Talking to Nakamura Nakazo I as a Samurai, ca. 1788.]

Background imageMusic Stand Collection: Actors in a Shosa (Combination of Acting and Dancing) Performance, ca. 1790

Actors in a Shosa (Combination of Acting and Dancing) Performance, ca. 1790




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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.