Musical Instruments Through The Ages Collection

Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. Artist
Flute, lute, cello and violin; Johann Georg Platzer (1704-1761), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Chinese lute p i-p a, moon guitar yue-chin and table zither tchin; detail of a painting on silk of the Ming dynasty (1330-1644). 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr

A bagpiper;Joza Uprka (1861-1940), 1948. Artist: Joza Uprka
A bagpiper; Joza Uprka (1861-1940), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Lutes and violin; unknown Italian painter of the seventeenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Lute; unknown painter of the seventeenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Double-pedal harp made by Erard Freres, Paris, mid-nineteenth century, 1948
Double-pedal harp made by Erard Fre res, Paris, mid-nineteenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Small drums, fiddle, horn, triangle lute and bagpipes; Olomouc Bible, 1417, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Soprano recorders and bagpipes; Brussels gobelin designed by Jacobus Jordaens, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

A set of percussion instruments (drums and cymbals) of Czechslovak manufacture, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Hooked harp and barrel-organ. Types of Prague musicians, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Transverse flute, xylophone, viola and violin; unknown Czech painter of the second half of the seventeenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner

Glass harmonicas and keyboard chimes; engraving from the first half of the nineteenth century, on a poster advertising the Czech performers, Mr. and Mrs. Mas ek, 1948

Czech glass harmonica from the first half of the nineteenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Musicians from Hroznova Lhota: clarinet, violin and double bass. (1861-1940), 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Violin; Nicola Amati, Cremona; seventeenth century, 1948. Artist: Johann Georg Platzer
Violin; Nicola Amati, Cremona; seventeenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Dulcimer (tympanum), French engraving of the seventeenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Seventeenth century dulcimer from H. Boddingtons collection, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Pedal harp with hook action; coloured engraving from the end of the eighteenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Slovak fuyara, bagpipes and pipe. Sketch for sgraffito work on the bridge in Piest any
Slovak fuyara, bagpipes and pipe. Sketch for sgraffito work on the bridge in Pies t any, by State Prize laureate Martin Benko, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr

Trumscheit (tromba marina); engraving from F. Bonannis book Cabinetto armonico, Rome, 1722, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Oliphants and crots; Scriptum super apocalypsim, from the end of the fourteenth century. 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Egyptian arched harp, lute, double oboe and lyre; tomb painting in Veset (Thebes) c.1420-1411 B.C, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner

Drum and wind instruments of the tribe of Baniva Indians, Venezuela. 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Bukal; eighteenth century French engraving, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Harmonica made by Joseph Kebrdle, Horovice, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Trumpets, kettle-drum, violin, shawm, lute and viola da gamba, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Eighteenth century harpsichord, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Flute, violin and chitarrone (George Frederick Handel as a young musician in Hamburg); eighteenth century French engraving, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner

Lute, violin and black (curved) zink; Italian engraving of the year 1784, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

Lute: Krumlov chrestomathy of the beginning of the fifteenth century, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

56 Indian bow instrument, tayuc. 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner. [Spring Books, London, 1948]

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"Exploring the Melodies of Time: Musical Instruments Through the Ages" Step into a captivating journey through history as we unravel the enchanting world of musical instruments. From ancient times to modern eras, these artistic marvels have shaped cultures and stirred emotions across generations. Intricately painted by Johann Georg Platzer in the 18th century, our first glimpse takes us back to a time when flutes, lutes, cellos, and violins graced symphony halls with their elegant melodies. The delicate strokes of an unknown Italian painter from the 17th century transport us further into this era of classical music. Moving forward in time, we encounter Joza Uprka's mesmerizing portrayal of a bagpiper. With his brushstrokes capturing both passion and tradition, he immortalizes this iconic instrument that has echoed through Scottish hills for centuries. The diversity of musical expressions becomes evident as we delve deeper into various cultures. Chinese lute p'i-pa, moon guitar yue-chin, and table zither tchin come alive in intricate details showcased on Brussels gobelin designed by Jacobus Jordaens. Not limited to strings alone, percussion instruments take center stage with Czechoslovak manufactured drums and cymbals displayed proudly in 1948. These rhythmic companions have accompanied celebrations and rituals throughout history. The evolution continues with Erard Freres' double-pedal harp from mid-19th century Paris—a masterpiece that showcases innovation alongside timeless beauty. A set of glass harmonicas and keyboard chimes depicted in an engraving from the early 19th century reminds us how technology has influenced music-making over time. Our exploration concludes with Prague musicians wielding hooked harps and barrel organs—an embodiment of local traditions captured vividly in art during 1948. Transverse flutes, xylophones, violas, and violins painted by an unknown Czech artist beckon us to embrace the harmonious blend of classical and contemporary sounds.