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Violins Collection (#10)

"Melodies of Elegance: A Symphony of Violins" In the realm of classical music, few instruments possess the enchanting allure and timeless beauty quite like violins

Background imageViolins Collection: Music cover, Gypsy Violin

Music cover, Gypsy Violin, words by Charles O Flynn, music by Jack Betzner. 1935

Background imageViolins Collection: A Waltz Dream adapted by Adrian Ross

A Waltz Dream adapted by Adrian Ross
Promotional postcard for A Waltz Dream adapted by Adrian Ross from the German of Felix Doermann & Leopold Jacobson (Carltheater, Vienna, 2nd March 1907); music Oscar Straus

Background imageViolins Collection: Les Dames Hongroises, Musee Grevin

Les Dames Hongroises, Musee Grevin
Promotional postcard for Les Dames Hongroises at the Musee Grevin, Paris. A Hungarian womens orchestra is led with great elan by a violin-playing conductor

Background imageViolins Collection: Man playing the violin

Man playing the violin Date: c.1910

Background imageViolins Collection: STRADIVARI, Amtonio (1644-1737). Italian luthier

STRADIVARI, Amtonio (1644-1737). Italian luthier and a crafter of string instruments such as violins, cellos, guitars, violas, and harps. Oil

Background imageViolins Collection: String and wind instrument manufacture, 1855

String and wind instrument manufacture, 1855
The interior of the factory of Pierre Louis Gautrot, showing the manufacture of wind and stringed musical instruments in 1855. Date: 1855

Background imageViolins Collection: Cherub playing the violin. To My Valentine

Cherub playing the violin. To My Valentine. Postcard

Background imageViolins Collection: Two sprites playing a violin and a flute

Two sprites playing a violin and a flute
A butterfly dances to the music played by two sprites playing a violin and a flute

Background imageViolins Collection: Violin makers

Violin makers, Mittenwald, Germany. Date: 1872

Background imageViolins Collection: Ladies orchestra, 1875

Ladies orchestra, 1875
An orchestra of musical ladies delights an audience of gentlemen with their playing. In addition to the more usual stringed instruments

Background imageViolins Collection: Picture No. 11772099

Picture No. 11772099
Cat Grey Tabby with a violin Date:

Background imageViolins Collection: Picture No. 11772098

Picture No. 11772098
Cat Grey Tabby with a violin Date:

Background imageViolins Collection: Picture No. 11771897

Picture No. 11771897
Cat Persian Chinchilla Golden 14 week old kitten with violin and sheet music Date:

Background imageViolins Collection: Source Size = 4998 x 3758

Source Size = 4998 x 3758
Sale of the Gillott Collection: " viewing the Violins"

Background imageViolins Collection: Concert given by the girls of the hospital music societies in the Procuratie, Venice

Concert given by the girls of the hospital music societies in the Procuratie, Venice
XIR85793 Concert given by the girls of the hospital music societies in the Procuratie, Venice by Bella, Gabriele (1730-1799); Galleria Querini-Stampalia, Venice, Italy; eMEPL; Italian

Background imageViolins Collection: Prussian Coronation Dinner for Frederick I, 1701 (oil on panel)

Prussian Coronation Dinner for Frederick I, 1701 (oil on panel)
XPH312441 Prussian Coronation Dinner for Frederick I, 1701 (oil on panel) by Wentzel, Johann Friedrich (1670-1729); Neues Palais, Potsdam

Background imageViolins Collection: European Influence on Music (coloured litho)

European Influence on Music (coloured litho)
XBP235776 European Influence on Music (coloured litho) by Japanese School, (19th century); American Museum of Natural History, New York

Background imageViolins Collection: cassette belonging to a set comprising twelve cups and saucers, painted with birds and violins

cassette belonging to a set comprising twelve cups and saucers, painted with birds and violins, N.V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg, C.W.J. t Hart, 1913

Background imageViolins Collection: Dish, part of a set, painted with bird and violins, N. V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg

Dish, part of a set, painted with bird and violins, N. V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg
Dish, part of a set, painted with bird and violins, N.V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg, C.W.J. t Hart, 1913

Background imageViolins Collection: Cup, part of a set, painted with violins, N. V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg, C

Cup, part of a set, painted with violins, N. V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg, C
Cup, part of a set, painted with violins, N.V. Haagsche Plateelfabriek Rozenburg, C.W.J. t Hart, 1913

Background imageViolins Collection: Allegory of Music (oil on canvas)

Allegory of Music (oil on canvas)
BAL178009 Allegory of Music (oil on canvas) by Brueghel, Jan the Elder (1568-1625); Private Collection; Johnny Van Haeften Ltd. London; Flemish, out of copyright

Background imageViolins Collection: The Ball, Interior with elegant company, dressed according to the French Court Fashions

The Ball, Interior with elegant company, dressed according to the French Court Fashions of around 1634. To the music of a viola da gamba and two violins dances a chic pair

Background imageViolins Collection: The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b / w photo)

The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b / w photo)
BAL105264 The Whisper of the Rose, a portrait of George Frederick Watts (b/w photo) by Cameron, Julia Margaret (1815-79); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageViolins Collection: Violinist, full-length portrait with violin, Musicians, Violins, 1900

Violinist, full-length portrait with violin, Musicians, Violins, 1900

Background imageViolins Collection: Violins and related instruments. l and 2: Pocket Violins, 3: Treble Violin, 4: Standard

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

Background imageViolins Collection: 1910s uk Large Dogs Book Plate

1910s uk Large Dogs Book Plate

Background imageViolins Collection: Street Scene

Street Scene

Background imageViolins Collection: Prof. Frederick Hap-e-man playing on two violins at once

Prof. Frederick Hap-e-man playing on two violins at once. Date Jan. 16, 1863

Background imageViolins Collection: Stolen property display, Operation Bumblebee

Stolen property display, Operation Bumblebee
A display of stolen property, forming part of Operation Bumblebee, a campaign for burglary prevention launched in 1993. This display consists of musical instruments: guitars, violins, saxophones

Background imageViolins Collection: Dr Syntax with musicians

Dr Syntax with musicians
Dr Syntax with a group of musicians. He plays the violin; there is a lady violinst, a cellist, and an Indian bugler with turban

Background imageViolins Collection: Education, girls, music

Education, girls, music
A music lesson for girls. Teacher conducts a small string section of violins and cellos and a couple of recorders through a piece by Mozart

Background imageViolins Collection: Old String Instruments

Old String Instruments
1 & 2 - Pocket Violins; 3 - Treble Violin; 4 - Standard Treble Violin; 5 - Tenor Violin; 6 - Bass Viol; 7 - Trumscheit; 8 - Scheidtholst

Background imageViolins Collection: Man with Violin 1926

Man with Violin 1926
A man sits in the doorway of a barn and plays the violin. His cat, not being a particulaly musical species, tries for a quick getaway

Background imageViolins Collection: Woman with Violin 1930

Woman with Violin 1930
A young woman playing the violin

Background imageViolins Collection: Boy Conductor

Boy Conductor
An enthusiastic boy conducts an early boy band. Instruments include violins, recorders and harmonicas or perhaps mouth organs




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"Melodies of Elegance: A Symphony of Violins" In the realm of classical music, few instruments possess the enchanting allure and timeless beauty quite like violins. With their delicate curves and resonant tones, they have captivated audiences for centuries. Picture No. 11771896 reveals a stunning illustration - a string quartet composed of four men in tuxedos, passionately playing two violins, a viola, and a cello. Their synchronized movements create an ethereal harmony that transports listeners to another world. Among these illustrious instruments stands two violins and a viola crafted by none other than Stradivarius himself. These masterpieces hold within them the secrets of generations past, whispering tales from grand concert halls to intimate chamber performances. In London's symphony orchestra, Miss Ethel Leginska has taken up her baton as the new bobbed hair conductor. Breaking barriers with her talent and grace, she leads with fervor and precision, breathing life into each note played by her skilled musicians. But it is not just on stage where these captivating instruments find their place; they also adorn Christmas cards worldwide. On one such card rests an adorable kitten delicately holding onto its miniature violin - a symbol of innocence intertwined with the magic of music. Meanwhile in Salzburg's Reber store lies Mozart chocolates - delectable treats paying homage to one of history's greatest composers who once graced this very city with his genius melodies. The harmonious blend between chocolate indulgence and musical brilliance creates an experience unlike any other. Venturing back in time to 1857 through Hellia's lens captures street music at its purest form - a hurdy-gurdy player serenading passersby with heartfelt tunes that resonate deep within their souls. Behind closed doors lies the workshop of a skilled stringed instrument maker whose hands meticulously craft each violin from raw materials into works of art.