Stringed Instrument Collection (page 27)

The Cat and Fiddle

Japanese musicians and a dealer, 1895. From The Universal Geography with Illustrations and Maps, division XIV, written by Elisee Reclus and published by Virtue & Co. Limited (London, 1895)

Old French theorbated cithern, 1901. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

A gaucho, Argentina, 1922. From Peoples of All Nations, Their Life Today and the Story of Their Past, volume I: Abyssinia to the British Empire

Illuminated initial letter B, 13th century, (1901). Detail of a page showing King David playing his harp, from a psalter produced in France. Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

Highgate Fields during the Great Fire of London, c1902. From Cassells Illustrated History of England, volume III (c1902)

Wandering minstrels, 1574 (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Wandering minstrels, 1574 (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century woodcut. From Le Moyen Age et la Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, Ferdinand Sere and A Rivaud, volume V (Paris)

Mendicancy adopted in the name of Vishnu, India, 1922. A mendicant is a monk who is a member of an order that is not allowed to own property and is therefore entirely dependent on charity

Queen Katherine, Queen Consort of Henry VIII of England, (19th century). Artist: Charles W Sharpe
Queen Katherine, Queen Consort of Henry VIII of England, (19th century). Portrait of Catherine of Aragon (1485-1536)

Street musicians, London, 1926-1927. Wandering harpist and violinist entertaining theatre-goers in the pit queue. Illustration from Wonderful London, edited by Arthur St John Adcock, Volume I

French hurdy-gurdy or vielle, c1750, (1901). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

Italian theorbo, 16th century, (1901). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

French viola da gamba, c1600, (1901). Illustration from The Connoisseur, (December 1901)

Early paduan lute, 1901. Stringed instrument in the style of a medieval Italian lute, made by musician and instrument maker Arnold Dolmetsch (18458-1940)

A guitarist, a lutenist and a trombone player, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
A guitarist, a lutenist and a trombone player, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

Music concert, 13th century (1849). Artist: A Bisson
Music concert, 13th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 13th century manuscript illustration held by the Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

A violinist and two cellists, 16th century (1849). Artist: Jost Amman
A violinist and two cellists, 16th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 16th century wood engraving

David playing the lyre, 10th century (1849). A 19th century version based on an original 10th century manuscript illustration from the Abbey of St Germain des Pres

Swedish musician, 1936. Artist: Donald McLeish
Swedish musician, 1936. From Peoples of the World in Pictures, edited by Harold Wheeler, published by Odhams Press Ltd (London, 1936)

Geisha playing traditional musical instruments, Japan, 1880

King David, mid-13th century. Scenes from the life of David: playing his lyre; killing Goliath; playing a row of bells; being anointed and crowned. From a Latin psalter produced in France

The Madonna and Child with Angels, (1927). Artist: Adriaen Isenbrandt
The Madonna and Child with Angels, (1927). A print from Flemish and Belgian art 1300-1900, The Exhibition organised by the Anglo-Belgian Union at Burlington House, London

O Mistress Mine, where are you roaming?, 1899 (c1940). Artist: Edwin Austin Abbey
O Mistress Mine, where are you roaming?, 1899. Painting held at the Walker Art Gallery, Liverpool. From The Worlds Greatest Paintings, Vol. 1, edited by T. Leman Hare [Odhams Press Ltd, London, c1940]

The Singer of Empire, Rudyard Kipling, 1935. A print for People of Punch, Punch, 26th June 1935

Couple with Mandolin, c1910

Apollo and the Muses, 1772. Artist: Angelika Kauffmann
Apollo and the Muses, 1772. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Artist: Rita Martin
Lily Brayton (1876-1933), English actress, early 20th century. Brayton is seen here in the role of Iseult (Isolde)

Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), Austrian-born American violinist and composer, 1907. Artist: Rotary Photo
Fritz Kreisler (1875-1962), Austrian-born American violinist and composer, 1907

L ile Des Baisers from Chansons De Femmes, 1897, (1898). Artist: Theophile Alexandre Steinlen
L ile Des Baisers from Chansons De Femmes, 1897. An illustration from Chansons De Femmes by Paul Delmet (1862-1904). After a Lithograph by Theophile Alexandre Steinlen (1859-1923)

A dance in a garden, c13th-15th century (1882-1884). After a miniature from the Roman de la Rose. A print from La France et les Francais a Travers les Siecles, Volume II, F Roy editor, A Challamel

Geisha girls, Japan, early 20th century(?)
Geisha girls, Japan. A group of geishas in traditional costume, two of them playing the shamisen, a form of banjo

An Irish banquet, 1581, (1893). From The Image of Irelande by John Derrick, 1581. An illustration from A Short History of the English People, by John Richard Green, illustrated edition, Volume II

Homer, Going His Round, 1904. Artist: Max Beerbohm
Homer, Going His Round, 1904. Illustration from The Poets Corner, by Max Beerbohm, (London, 1904)

Blind Japanese musicians, 1864. Artist: M Jackson
Blind Japanese musicians, 1864. Men playing a long zither (koto) and a lute (possibly a samisen). A print from The Illustrated London News, 27th August 1864

The Countess of Eglinton, c1720-1740Artist: Sir Joshua Reynolds
The Countess of Eglinton, c1720-1740

Clara Schumann and Wilma Norman-Neruda, c1900. Female musicians: Clara Schumann (1819-1896) and Wilma, Lady Halle (formerly Wilma Norman-Neruda) (1838?-1911)

Annette von Essipoff and Marie Soldat, c1900. Female musicians: Anna Essipova (1851-1914) and Marie Soldat-Roger (1863-1955). French advertising for the meat company, Liebig

Joseph Joachim and Hans von Bulow, c1900. Musicians Joseph Joachim (1831-1907) and Hans von Bulow (1830-1894). French advertising for Liebig, extract of meat, c1900

Anton Rubinstein and August Wilhelmj, c1900. Musicians Anton Rubinstein (1829-1894) and August Wilhelmj (1845-1908). French advertising for Liebig, extract of meat, c1900

Pablo de Sarasate and Franz Liszt, c1900. Musicians Pablo de Sarasate (1844-1908) and Franz Liszt (1811-1886). French advertising for Liebig, extract of meat, c1900

Nicolo Paganini and Frederic Chopin, c1900. Musicians Nicolo Paganini (1782-1840) and Frederic Chopin (1810-1849). French advertising for Liebig, extract of meat, c1900

Rohan Clensy, Irish violinist, 1907. Artist: Rotary Photo
Rohan Clensy, Irish violinist, 1907

Japanese musicians

Japanese music: women playing Koto and Samisen, Kobe, Japan

King Alfred the Great, disguised as a musician... (19th century).Artist: Grignion
King Alfred the Great, disguised as a musician, viewing the situation of the enemy in the Danish camp, previous to his defeating them on the borders of Hampshire, (19th century)

Edward I of England, (1804). Artist: Milton
Edward I of England, (1804). Portrait of King Edward (1239-1307) who reigned 1272-1307

Edward I of England, (1788). Artist: J Caldwall
Edward I of England, (1788). Portrait of King Edward (1239-1307) who reigned 1272-1307

High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Artist: Caldwell
High-Life Below Stairs, 1772. Illustration from Social Caricature in the Eighteenth Century... With over two hundred illustrations by George Paston (pseudonym of Emily Morse Symonds], (London, 1905)

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