Stringed Collection (page 4)

Comic Christmas card, Apollo and Daphne, designed by Robert Dudley. Date: circa 1880s

Choirboys and musicians on a Christmas card -- Nowell we sing, gladness to bring. Date: circa 1880s

Music cover, The Mandolin Girl, sung by Miss Poole
Music cover, The Mandolin Girl, words by Edward J Gill, music bys Nelson, sung by Miss Poole. 19th century

Miriam playing a lute

Natives of the Mexican village of Colotlan, playing musical instruments and dancing. 1827

Indian musician playing the Tumboora

Silhouette, Chinese Musicians and Dancing Dogs. early 19th century

Cupid taught by the Three Graces

Cartoon, Hope told a Flattering Tale. 19th century

Cats playing musical instruments on a Christmas postcard -- Merry Musicians, The Nursery Series. Date: circa 1890s

Musical cat playing a mandolin on a German postcard
Musical cat playing a mandolin while another cat dances, on a German postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Musical cat with guitar serenading on a postcard
Musical cat with guitar serenading his lady love on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Musical cat playing a mandolin on a French postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Musical cat playing a violin on a Dutch postcard - Congratulations. Date: circa 1890s

Two musical cats on a German greetings postcard -- Songs without Words (a pun on a work by Mendelssohn). Date: circa 1890s

Holly, mistletoe and harp on a Christmas postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Birthday card, This is no blues number. 20th century

Music cover, Les Rats Quadrilles, The Rats, composed by G Redler. 1843

A Melting Moment or The Warm Kiss bys R Lagneau

Musician and dancers in a garden. 19th century

Young women dancing near a fountain. 19th century

Christmas card in the shape of a violin case. (1 of 2) Date: circa 1890s

Johann Strauss conducting an orchestra. circa 1898

Sicilian Woman and Man of Corfu
A Sicilian Woman and a Man of Corfu. 1834

Albanian Soldier and Rhapsodos (Rhapsode or Bard, performer of epic poetry). 1832

Woman playing violin in the Place du Tertre, Paris
Woman playing the violin in the Place du Tertre, Paris. Date: 1960s

Flutes and stringed instruments (colour litho)
957863 Flutes and stringed instruments (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flutes and stringed instruments)

Pair of Louis XV marquetry encoignures (wood & Breccia marble)
CH463018 Pair of Louis XV marquetry encoignures (wood & Breccia marble) by Roussel, Pierre (1723-82); width: 71 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Louis XV table a ecrire, c. 1750 (tulipwood & marquetry) (see also 463005)
CH463006 Louis XV table a ecrire, c.1750 (tulipwood & marquetry) (see also 463005) by Roussel, Pierre (1723-82); 73x55.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

St Cecilia Singing, Lady Chapel Window, c. 1885 (stained glass)
3475419 St Cecilia Singing, Lady Chapel Window, c.1885 (stained glass) by Brown, John William (1842-1928); Saint Mary Magdalene Parish Church, Brampton, Cambridgeshire, UK; (add.info.: Edward)

Pipa, c. 1600 (wood, ivory, bone, silk)
3526052 Pipa, c.1600 (wood, ivory, bone, silk) by Chinese School (17th century); 94 long cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Grand Piano, 1720 (cypress, boxwood, paint, leather, fir)
3526051 Grand Piano, 1720 (cypress, boxwood, paint, leather, fir) by Italian School, (18th century); 86.5 high cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Violinist, Study for "The Dance Lesson", 1878-79
3493162 Violinist, Study for " The Dance Lesson", 1878-79 (pastel and charcoal on green wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 39.1 x 29.8 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

Amphora, late Archaic, c. 490 B. C. (terracotta)
3492973 Amphora, late Archaic, c.490 B.C. (terracotta) by Greek School; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info)

Masquerade (engraving)
3646755 Masquerade (engraving) by Gheyn, Jacques II de (1565-1629); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masquerade. Illustration for Kulturgeschichtliches Bilderbuch aus drei Jahrhunderten by Georg Hirth)

Three String Musicians (engraving)
3646699 Three String Musicians (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three String Musicians)

Woman playing a lute (engraving)
3646556 Woman playing a lute (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman playing a lute)

Musical instruments of Classical Greece (chromolitho)
735781 Musical instruments of Classical Greece (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical instruments of Classical Greece)

Musical instruments of the Ancient Egyptians and Hebrews (chromolitho)
735780 Musical instruments of the Ancient Egyptians and Hebrews (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wandering Musicians (chromolitho)
735070 Wandering Musicians (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wandering Musicians)

Gathering of Gamblers with Hurdy-Gurdy Player, c. 1660 (oil on canvas)
488247 Gathering of Gamblers with Hurdy-Gurdy Player, c.1660 (oil on canvas) by Master of the Processions (fl.1650); 94.93 x 165.1 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN

The Instrument Maker, c. 1735, published in Augsburg (coloured engraving)
CHT163639 The Instrument Maker, c.1735, published in Augsburg (coloured engraving) by Engelbrecht, Martin (1684-1756); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German

Archivolt of the central portal of the west facade, detail of a violinist
XIR440641 Archivolt of the central portal of the west facade, detail of a violinist and a zither player, c. 1350-1400 (high relief) by Spanish School, (13th century); Cathedrale Santa Maria de Regla

Burmese harp (wood)
LIT372508 Burmese harp (wood) by Burmese School; Private Collection; (add.info.: Saung or saung-gauk; ); Photo eLuca Tettoni; Burmese, out of copyright

The Lute Player, c. 1612-20 (oil on canvas)
4073447 The Lute Player, c.1612-20 (oil on canvas) by Gentileschi, Orazio (1563-1639); 143.5x129 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Dancing couple, 1625-40 (oil on panel)
5051897 Dancing couple, 1625-40 (oil on panel) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 38x52 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

Spike Fiddle
HSC207108 Spike Fiddle by Chinese School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; Chinese, out of copyright

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"Stringed Melodies: A Symphony of Art and Music" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world instruments, where timeless tales and captivating melodies intertwine. From the medieval courts to quaint coastal villages, from Italian masterpieces to African traditions, let us embark on a journey through the harmonious wonders that strings can create. In Sir Gawain and the Green Knight by William McLaren, the resonating chords of a violin transport us back to an era filled with chivalry and valor. Meanwhile, five young boys in Polperro, Cornwall strum their guitars under a starlit sky, filling the air with youthful exuberance. Sheet music adorns our imagination like delicate petals on a pink rose. As we gaze upon Piero della Francesca's paintings, we witness how his brushstrokes mimic the graceful movements of musicians playing violins or plucking at harp strings. Traveling across continents brings us closer to Senegal's vibrant culture as we listen to a Griot skillfully play his Kora – an instrument that echoes stories passed down through generations. The Emperor Stradivarius violin whispers secrets from its centuries-old craftsmanship while Fra Angelico's Coronation of the Virgin inspires heavenly symphonies within our souls. Even during festive seasons like Christmas, musical notes find their way into unexpected places - such as a banjo-shaped greeting card adorned with holiday cheer. And what better way to celebrate than with two violins and a viola crafted by none other than Stradivarius himself? From Agra in India emerges the mesmerizing sound of sitar strings being delicately plucked by skilled hands. Its ethereal tones resonate alongside images of yellow flowers gracing harps on cutout greetings cards or Victorian scraps featuring banjos adorned with pink blossoms. In this symphony composed by history itself, stringed instruments serve as conduits for emotions too profound for words alone.