Strings Collection (#2)

A glass virginal from Austria
3507391 A glass virginal from Austria; (add.info.: A glass virginal, an early spinet with the strings parallel to the keyboard, typically rectangular, from Austria)

A glass virginal from Austria
3507390 A glass virginal from Austria; (add.info.: A glass virginal, an early spinet with the strings parallel to the keyboard, typically rectangular, from Austria)

A Jongleur playing a Vielle. (engraving after a 15th century French manuscript)
528014 A Jongleur playing a Vielle. (engraving after a 15th century French manuscript); Universal History Archive/UIG

Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin
528005 Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard Treble Violin, 5: Tenor Violin, 6: Bass Viol, 7: Trumscheit, 8: Scheidtholst

The Personification of Music from Gregor Reisch Margarita Philosophica, Strassbourg, 1508
528001 The Personification of Music from Gregor Reisch Margarita Philosophica, Strassbourg, 1508. In left foreground man plays a portable organ, above him is a man playing a clarsach or Celtic harp

The death of French mistress of king Henri IV Gabrielle d'Estrees suffering an attack of eclampsia (1573-1599)
ELD4870352 The death of French mistress of king Henri IV Gabrielle d'Estrees suffering an attack of eclampsia (1573-1599) Engraving from "Les Rues-de-Paris" by Pierre Zaccone

Gabrielle d'Estrees, mistress of Henry IV of France, 1595. Costume from a staging of James Robinson Plane's
FLO4656526 Gabrielle d'Estrees, mistress of Henry IV of France, 1595. Costume from a staging of James Robinson Plane's operetta " The Fair Gabrielle, " 1822

Stringed Instruments. 1: Bandoer, 2: Penorcon, 3: Orpheoreon, forms of Cittern and played with a plectrum
528006 Stringed Instruments. 1: Bandoer, 2: Penorcon, 3: Orpheoreon, forms of Cittern and played with a plectrum. 4: Lyra da Gamba, bass form of the Lyra, played with a bow

King David praising the Lord and playing the harp. Bible: Psalms 150.3. Copperplate engraving c1808
535408 King David praising the Lord and playing the harp. Bible: Psalms 150.3. Copperplate engraving c1808.; (add.info.: King David praising the Lord and playing the harp. Bible: Psalms 150.3)

Group of German musicians. Mid 16th century (engraving)
528000 Group of German musicians. Mid 16th century (engraving); (add.info.: Man on left is holding a hurdy-gurdy, also known as the peasant lyre. Man in the center is playing bagpipes)

Chic model in shirtwaister dress
Chic model with tied-back hair, a shirtwaister dress with revere collar and belt, leather gloves, handbag and multiple strings of pearls. Date: circa 1959

Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin
528008 Various musical instruments. 1: Forms of Hurdy-Gurdy, also called Peasant Lyre, 2: Keyed violin, 3: Straw Violin, 4: Hunting Horns, 5: Triangle, 6: Bells, 7: Tambourine or Moorish Drum

Entwined
Sherin.Abdou

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Amirhossein Naghian

Made of womankind
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Teascape
Wieteke de Kogel

"Cocoon"
Maryam Zahirimehr

Melodic Bridge
Vertigo Artography

Ties
Martin Kolev

The thin red rope I
Igor Genovesi

Twang Thang
David Drake

Bluesbreaker
David Drake

The Road Warrior
David Drake

The Harp
Roland Weber

PC Bridge Detail
Gerard Jonkman

blind man
S. Aktrk

let me out
Agus Prasetya

TWO MOONS
Juan Luis Duran

Shadowplay
Martin Sander

Barbara
Carla Vermeend

Acrobaties alternatives
Bernadette De Spiegeleer

Aladdin, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Aladdin, [193-]. St Mary's School Auditorium - Lawrence - For One Performance Only...Federal Theatre Presents It's Marionettes - Aladdin - Enchanting Fairy Tale'

Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Alice in Wonderland, [193-]. The Marionettes Present "Alice in Wonderland" Now!...Beaux Arts Theatre...Federal Theatre Project - Div. of W.P.A.'

George Morris inventor of the 12 volt electric Welsh Harp
George Morris inventor of the 12 volt portable electric Welsh Harp, testing his invention in the hills of Snowdonia, North Wales Date: 1988

The Net !
Sorin Onisor

Miniature Painting on Paper, Indian Classical Musical Instrument Sitar
3609947 Miniature Painting on Paper, Indian Classical Musical Instrument Sitar by Indian School; Private Collection; Dinodia

Promenade Quadrille score cover
3776657 Promenade Quadrille score cover; (add.info.: Promenade Quadrille score cover-performed at the Promenade Concerts, Covent Garden Theatre by Charles Coote Jr. Lithograph by H. C)

hold me, thrill me, kiss me
hardibudi

strings and shadows
Linda Wride

The Blind Harpist, John Parry (oil on canvas)
NGW342604 The Blind Harpist, John Parry (oil on canvas) by Parry, William (1742-91); 84.8x73.9 cm; National Museum Wales; (add.info.: John Parry (1710?-82);); National Museums & Galleries of Wales

Kit Violin by Henry Jay (school of), c. 1760 (wood)
1217905 Kit Violin by Henry Jay (school of), c.1760 (wood) by Jay, Henry (fl.1740-70) (school of); Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; (add.info.: length: 23 cm ); eAshmolean Museum; British

George Younger, 1st Viscount Younger, politician
GEORGE YOUNGER 1st VISCOUNT YOUNGER (1851-1929) Politician

Picture shows Mik Kaminski, violinist with The Electric Light Orchestra from 1973 (also known as ELO) performing at The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Acker Bilk rehearses "Stranger on the Shore"with the full backing of the Royal
Acker Bilk rehearses " Stranger on the Shore" with the full backing of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by Stanley Black. September 1967

Olga Valery - French actress - Roses
Olga Timchenko (aka Olga Valery) (1903-2002) - French actress of Ukrainian origin - performing at the Casino de Paris. The (remarkable) comment on the postcard reverse reads as follows

Close-up of Burmese puppet (AKA Yoke the or marionettes) hanging from strings, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Close-up of round puppet, Mandalay, Mandalay Region, Myanmar

Violin Fiddle Folk Music Bow Strings Tuners Bridge
A bow draws a melody from the strings of a colorful, painted violin

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"Strings: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Cultures" From the enchanting ukulele song of 1926 to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's statue as a young boy, they have always held the power to captivate our hearts. In Senegal, a Griot skillfully plays the Kora, weaving tales through its resonating strings. Raphael Kirchner's Art Nouveau girl gracefully strums her harp, evoking ethereal melodies that transport us to another realm. Even in festive times like Christmas, strings take on whimsical forms - imagine a banjo-shaped card spreading joy with every pluck. An angel adorned with butterfly wings delicately caresses the harp's strings, creating celestial harmonies that soothe our souls. Yet not all string stories are filled with serenity; tragedy struck at 298 Old Brompton Road in London when fire engulfed everything except for memories tied to those hauntingly beautiful chords. It also hold an electrifying energy - an electric guitar paired with an amplifier unleashes raw passion and sets stages ablaze. Women from Lublin in Poland embrace their heritage by playing traditional instruments, showcasing how music transcends borders and unites cultures. Nature intertwines itself seamlessly into this symphony - a harp adorned with yellow flowers on a cutout greetings card brings warmth and beauty into our lives. Meanwhile, Victorian scraps depict banjos embellished with delicate pink flowers, reminding us of the elegance found within simplicity. In motocross scramblers' adrenaline-fueled races across rugged terrains, we witness yet another facet of string's versatility - they vibrate fiercely against steel frames while riders push boundaries fearlessly. Whether it be classical compositions or folk tunes passed down generations; whether it be artistry or resilience; whether it be celebration or solace – "strings" embody diverse narratives that resonate deeply within us all.