Cello Collection

Madame Suggia, 1920-1923, (1933). Artist: Augustus John
Madame Suggia, 1920-1923, (1933). Portrait of Portuguese cellist Guilhermina Suggia (1888-1950). Illustration from the Apollo Volume XVIII, no 106, (October 1933)

The Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Creator: Johan Zoffany
The Sharp Family, 1779-1781, (1942). Portrait of the musical and aptly named Sharps aboard their sailing barge Apollo on the River Thames at Fulham in London: Mary Lloyd-Baker (nee Sharp)

Various musical instruments

Miss Beatrice Harrison playing the Cello
Miss Beatrice Harrison (1892-1965) and a Pupil Beatrice Harrison, A Famous Cellist who by the age of 11 was an Exhibitor at the Royal College of Music and by age 14 a Scholar

Liszt conducting in Budapest
Franzi Liszt conducting his new Oratorio at Budapest, Hungary, 1860s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra
Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon (Mrs Fred Wildon - pictured on left with cello) and her Bijou Orchestra - a musical quintet. The Wildon family ran orchestras of various types during the summer in

M Rostropovich / Photo
MSTISLAV ROSTROPOVICH Russian cellist

Cello player, Geneva, Switzerland, Europe

Double bass propped against a wall, Cienfuegos, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Beethoven / Bonn Birthplce
LUDWIG VAN BEETHOVEN His birthplace at 515 Bonngasse, Bonn The Relic Room Date: 1770 - 1827

CARTOON: GOUT, c1815. Origin of the Gout. An upper class man playing the cello finds his gouty leg burned by a devil. Colored etching by Henry William Bunbury, c1815

St. Cecilia singing Gods praises, engraved by Etienne Picart (1632-1721) (engraving)
STC82758 St. Cecilia singing Gods praises, engraved by Etienne Picart (1632-1721) (engraving) by Domenichino (Domenico Zampieri) (1581-1641) (after)

Illustration, string quartet, four sitting men in tuxedos playing two violins, a viola and cello, front view

Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison
There are conflicting theories as to who this man was. One is that he was Count Ercole Antonio Mattioli (Matthioli or Marchioly, 1640-1703), an Italian diplomat, arrested as Eustache Dauger in 1669

Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m
JLJ4681694 Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m by Puget, Francois (1651-1707); Louvre, Paris

L Ouie. Found in the Collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Cellist Zosia Jagodzinska, 2017. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Cellist Zosia Jagodzinska, Jasper Hoibys Phronesis, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2017

Hellia
Shizuo Shiki

The Carol Singers, 1893 (oil on canvas)
7076453 The Carol Singers, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Spittle, William M (1858-1917); Private Collection

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, (1756 - 1791), by Carl Schweninger the Younger (colour litho)
3641260 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, (1756 - 1791), by Carl Schweninger the Younger (colour litho) by Schweninger, Karl or Carl the Younger (1854-1903); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving)
GIA938516 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart and Franz Joseph Haydn (coloured engraving) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Lanchester Polytechnic Tea Party, Coventry, 14th November 1975. Our Picture Shows... students enjoy this tea party on a busy ring road roundabout in Coventry

George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir
George H. Chirgwin (14 December 1854 17 November 1922) was a popular British music hall star billed as " the White-Eyed Kaffir", a black face minstrel act

Lise Cristiani / Mettais
LISE CRISTIANI Musician, and traveller in the Far East Date: -

Boy playing a cello. Happy hours. Date: circa 1906

String quartet, 1872
Mr.L.Ries, Madame Norman-Neruda, Herr Straus and Signore Piatti performing at one of the Monday popular concerts at St Jamess Hall. Date: 1872

BLACK JEWS IN HARLEM, 1929. Photographed in 1929

Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving)
XJF323045 Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

CHAMBER MUSICIANS, c1935. Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals, and Alfred Cortot. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Studio, 1867

The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Artist: Rubens, Pieter Paul (1577-1640)
The Education of the Princess. (The Marie de Medici Cycle). Found in the collection of Louvre, Paris

Louis-Marie Pilet, Cellist in the Orchestra of the Paris Opera, 1868-1869. Artist: Degas, Edgar (1834-1917)
Louis-Marie Pilet, Cellist in the Orchestra of the Paris Opera, 1868-1869. Found in the collection of the Musee d Orsay, Paris

Hollman the Cellist
HOLLMAN " A great cellist" Date: 1897

The Opera Orchestra, c. 1870 (oil on canvas)
XIR16124 The Opera Orchestra, c.1870 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 56.5x46 cm; Musee d Orsay, Paris, France; French, out of copyright

Monkeys playing music

Cello strings vibrating. The vibration of the strings, combined with the design and shape of the cello, produces musical sounds

BEARDSLEY: MUSICIAN. Title page ornament with a musical theme

Christmas Cracker box label
Label from a box of musical toy crackers featuring a cello playing pixie flanked by two smaller pixies holding Chinese paper lanterns against starry sky

Stradivarius / Postcard
ANTONIUS STRADIVARIUS or ANTONIO STRADIVARI Italian violin maker of Cremona; he also made other stringed instruments

Still Life Cello; Nature Morte au Violoncelle, 1926 (oil and sand on canvas)
655964 Still Life Cello; Nature Morte au Violoncelle, 1926 (oil and sand on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 68x82 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Princess Henriette of France
3118863 Princess Henriette of France; (add.info.: Portrait of Princess Henriette of France (1727-1752) he eldest child of King Louis XV of France. Dated 18th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Man playing the cello (or "Viola"). In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722
FAT4300617 Man playing the cello (or "Viola"). In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722.; (add.info.: Man playing the cello (or "Viola")

The chromatic range - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219828 The chromatic range - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Musician angels. Silver plate. Jan Jacobs. 20th century. Church of Santa Lucia, Bologna. Rights reserved
VEN5027904 Musician angels. Silver plate. Jan Jacobs. 20th century. Church of Santa Lucia, Bologna. Rights reserved.; (add.info.: Musician angels. Silver plate. Jan Jacobs. 20th century)

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The cello, a majestic instrument with a rich history, has captivated audiences for centuries. From the talented hands of Madame Suggia during the years 1920-1923 to the mesmerizing performances by Miss Beatrice Harrison, this instrument has been a source of inspiration and awe. In 1933, artist Augustus John beautifully captured the essence of the cello in his artwork. The painting showcased various musical instruments surrounding this enchanting piece, highlighting its significance in orchestral compositions. One cannot forget The Sharp Family's portrait from 1779-1781 by Johan Zoffany. This masterpiece immortalized their love for music as they gathered around their beloved cello, showcasing its importance within family bonds. Taking us to Margate Pier is Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra. Their melodious tunes resonated through the air as she skillfully played her cello, captivating listeners with every note. M Rostropovich's photograph reminds us of his virtuosity on this magnificent instrument. His talent transcended boundaries and left an indelible mark on classical music history. Liszt conducting in Budapest brings forth images of grandeur and elegance. As he led an orchestra filled with cellos among other instruments, their harmonies created symphonic magic that transported audiences to another realm. A snapshot from Geneva showcases a passionate cellist pouring their heart into each stroke of the bow. In Switzerland's picturesque landscape, this musician perfectly embodies Europe's love affair with classical music. Traveling across continents to Cienfuegos in Cuba takes us to where a double bass rests against a wall. Its presence signifies not only its own unique sound but also how it complements the soulful melodies produced by cellos in Central America's vibrant musical scene. Visiting Beethoven's birthplace in Bonn evokes memories of his genius compositions brought to life through his mastery over many instruments including the cello. His music continues to inspire and move audiences worldwide.