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Cello Collection (page 7)

The cello, a majestic instrument with a rich history, has captivated audiences for centuries

Background imageCello Collection: Hearing. Allegory of the five senses Painting by Jan I Brueghel Dit De Velours (1568-1625

Hearing. Allegory of the five senses Painting by Jan I Brueghel Dit De Velours (1568-1625
JLJ4597134 Hearing. Allegory of the five senses Painting by Jan I Brueghel Dit De Velours (1568-1625) Ec. Flam, 17th century. Dim: 0, 65 x 1, 07m. Madrid, Musee Du Prado - The Hearing

Background imageCello Collection: Portrait of Madame Henriette de France (1727-1752) daughter of Louis XV

Portrait of Madame Henriette de France (1727-1752) daughter of Louis XV
JLJ4691272 Portrait of Madame Henriette de France (1727-1752) daughter of Louis XV, playing the bass of viole - Painting by Jean Marc (Jean-Marc) Nattier (1685-1766), 1754 - Oil on canvas - Sun: 2

Background imageCello Collection: Portrait of the traveller author, playing the cello and attracting an audience of curious

Portrait of the traveller author, playing the cello and attracting an audience of curious
LSE4334074 Portrait of the traveller author, playing the cello and attracting an audience of curious. Engraving by Th.Weber, to illustrate the story " Les Iles Wallis", by Dr

Background imageCello Collection: Marriage customs: return of the ceremony in Galicia, Austria - chromo. Liebig, v. 1895

Marriage customs: return of the ceremony in Galicia, Austria - chromo. Liebig, v. 1895
LSE4108583 Marriage customs: return of the ceremony in Galicia, Austria - chromo. Liebig, v. 1895 by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Marriage customs)

Background imageCello Collection: Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison - L

Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison - L
XEE4162020 Man in the Iron Mask, playing the cello in prison - L homme au Mask de fer (died 1703) dans sa prison en jouant du cello - engraving from " Histoire de France" by Jules Michelet

Background imageCello Collection: The Concert, (oil on canvas)

The Concert, (oil on canvas)
827426 The Concert, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 108x180.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Concert. Joseph Frederic Charles Soulacroix (1825-1879)

Background imageCello Collection: The Cello, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut)

The Cello, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut)
614943 The Cello, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 32.4x25.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCello Collection: An Unexpected Question, 1922 (oil on canvas)

An Unexpected Question, 1922 (oil on canvas)
659921 An Unexpected Question, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); 48.5x66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unexpected Question. John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923)

Background imageCello Collection: Interior with a carpet, a sword and a jug on a table, a cello on a chair

Interior with a carpet, a sword and a jug on a table, a cello on a chair
995854 Interior with a carpet, a sword and a jug on a table, a cello on a chair, a coat hanging on a cupboard, a cat playing with a ball, a maid beyond (oil on canvas) by Man

Background imageCello Collection: Study for the programme for the Galerie Ponsin Soiree Artistique

Study for the programme for the Galerie Ponsin Soiree Artistique
CH469032 Study for the programme for the Galerie Ponsin Soiree Artistique, 15th May 1884 (charcoal on tracing paper) by Degas

Background imageCello Collection: The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper)

The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper)
6366339 The Yuan Ming Yuan, 18th-19th century (ink & colours on paper) by Chinese School; 43.7 x 76.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: One of a pair)

Background imageCello Collection: The Band (colour litho)

The Band (colour litho)
6013934 The Band (colour litho) by Neilson, Harry B (1861-1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band. Illustration for Jumbos Fun Book illustrated by Harry B Neilson (Blackie)

Background imageCello Collection: Opening to Principes generaux d Accoustique, 1748 (engraving)

Opening to Principes generaux d Accoustique, 1748 (engraving)
5864412 Opening to Principes generaux d Accoustique, 1748 (engraving) by Sornique, Dominique (1708-56); Musee de la Musique - Cite de la Musique, Paris

Background imageCello Collection: Monkeys and Cats at a Masked Ball, 1632 (oil on panel) (see 204408)

Monkeys and Cats at a Masked Ball, 1632 (oil on panel) (see 204408)
LST204409 Monkeys and Cats at a Masked Ball, 1632 (oil on panel) (see 204408) by Flemish School, (17th century); 26.7x42.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCello Collection: Recital, c. 1884 (oil on panel)

Recital, c. 1884 (oil on panel)
877111 Recital, c.1884 (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 22x16.4 cm; Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts, USA; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: Advert for a Suggia recital at Wigmore Hall (photo)

Advert for a Suggia recital at Wigmore Hall (photo)
604229 Advert for a Suggia recital at Wigmore Hall (photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for a Suggia recital at Wigmore Hall, London)

Background imageCello Collection: Concerto Spirituale (engraving)

Concerto Spirituale (engraving)
604224 Concerto Spirituale (engraving) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Concerto Spirituale; published 23 Mach 1773)

Background imageCello Collection: The Monday Popular Concerts (engraving)

The Monday Popular Concerts (engraving)
604215 The Monday Popular Concerts (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Monday Popular Concerts; featuring L Ries, Madame Noaman-Neruda, Herr Straus)

Background imageCello Collection: Saint Cecilia and the Angel (oil on canvas)

Saint Cecilia and the Angel (oil on canvas)
AII135313 Saint Cecilia and the Angel (oil on canvas) by Saraceni, Carlo (c.1580-1620); Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageCello Collection: The Two Violinists (oil on canvas)

The Two Violinists (oil on canvas)
XIR202021 The Two Violinists (oil on canvas) by Aman-Jean, Edmond-Francois (1858-1936); Musee de la Chartreuse, Douai, France; (add.info)

Background imageCello Collection: Gwen Farrar at home

Gwen Farrar at home
Page from The Sketch featuring a number of photographs of actress, cellist, singer and all round variety artist Gwen Farrar at her home

Background imageCello Collection: Portrait of John Hebden (fl. 1740-60), a cellist in Handels orchestra

Portrait of John Hebden (fl. 1740-60), a cellist in Handels orchestra
DEC84571 Portrait of John Hebden (fl.1740-60), a cellist in Handels orchestra, engraved by John Faber (1684-1756), 1741 (engraving) by Mercier

Background imageCello Collection: Portrait of Benjamin Hallet playing the violincello, engraved by James McArdell (c

Portrait of Benjamin Hallet playing the violincello, engraved by James McArdell (c
DEC84559 Portrait of Benjamin Hallet playing the violincello, engraved by James McArdell (c.1729-65), c.1749 (engraving) by Jenkins

Background imageCello Collection: Saint Cecilia and the Angel (oil on canvas) (detail of 135313)

Saint Cecilia and the Angel (oil on canvas) (detail of 135313)
AII331578 Saint Cecilia and the Angel (oil on canvas) (detail of 135313) by Saraceni, Carlo (c.1580-1620); Palazzo Barberini, Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome, Italy; Italian

Background imageCello Collection: Matthew Skeggs, as Seignor Bumbasto, playing

Matthew Skeggs, as Seignor Bumbasto, playing
Matthew Skeggs, in the character of Seignor Bumbasto, playing a broomstick instead of a cello with a bow. Skeggs was a publican and performer of musical tricks with the Choice Spirits

Background imageCello Collection: Two gentlemen composers in a music room before

Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says, I d give three operas to have created your romance

Background imageCello Collection: Pot with Chinese musicians playing cello

Pot with Chinese musicians playing cello and pipa from Nevers, France. Hand-finished chromolithograph from Ris Paquots General History of Ancient French and Foreign Glazed Pottery, Chez l Auteur

Background imageCello Collection: Decorative rectangular plate from Rouen with handles

Decorative rectangular plate from Rouen with handles. Painted with six putti in laurel wreaths with cello, lute, lyre, quill, torch on a gold ground, bordered with foliage

Background imageCello Collection: French Radio Recording Studio, c. 1920-30 (b / w photo)

French Radio Recording Studio, c. 1920-30 (b / w photo)
CHT276302 French Radio Recording Studio, c. 1920-30 (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); CNAM, Conservatoire National des Arts et Metiers

Background imageCello Collection: The Power of Music, 1823 (oil on panel)

The Power of Music, 1823 (oil on panel)
TW426845 The Power of Music, 1823 (oil on panel) by Good, Thomas Sword (1789-1872); 40.5x33.1 cm; Laing Art Gallery, Newcastle-upon-Tyne

Background imageCello Collection: Travelling musicians and common people (colour litho)

Travelling musicians and common people (colour litho)
3620512 Travelling musicians and common people (colour litho) by Zoffany, Johann (1733-1810) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling musicians and common people)

Background imageCello Collection: Maitre el Relicario, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print)

Maitre el Relicario, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print)
3439634 Maitre el Relicario, from a Collection of Fashion Plates, 1920 (pochoir print) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageCello Collection: Morte d Arthur

Morte d Arthur
Illustration of angel playing cello from Morte d Arthur. Artist: Aubrey Beardsley Date: 1890s

Background imageCello Collection: A view of Delft, 1652 (oil on canvas)

A view of Delft, 1652 (oil on canvas)
3709990 A view of Delft, 1652 (oil on canvas) by Fabritius, Carel (1622-54); 15.5x31.7 cm; National Gallery, London, UK; (add.info.: This view shows part of the Dutch town of Delft)

Background imageCello Collection: The Halifax Church Choir practicing at the Ring O Bells Inn, 1796 (oil on canvas)

The Halifax Church Choir practicing at the Ring O Bells Inn, 1796 (oil on canvas)
3822500 The Halifax Church Choir practicing at the Ring O Bells Inn, 1796 (oil on canvas) by Farrar, Thomas (fl.1796-1811); 62.5x75 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire

Background imageCello Collection: Practice makes perfect (chromolitho)

Practice makes perfect (chromolitho)
2791828 Practice makes perfect (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Practice makes perfect. Illustration for Chatterbox (1898).); © Look and Learn

Background imageCello Collection: Spring Fantasy (engraving)

Spring Fantasy (engraving)
3621748 Spring Fantasy (engraving) by Roll, Alfred (1846-1919) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spring Fantasy. Illustration from Moderne Kunst in Meister-Holzschnitten - nach Gemalden und)

Background imageCello Collection: Woman playing a cello (engraving)

Woman playing a cello (engraving)
3646557 Woman playing a cello (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman playing a cello)

Background imageCello Collection: Dr Edward Elgar (b / w photo)

Dr Edward Elgar (b / w photo)
3643263 Dr Edward Elgar (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dr Edward Elgar. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Background imageCello Collection: Artwork by Florence Auerbach, boy playing cello

Artwork by Florence Auerbach, boy playing cello
Artwork by Florence Auerbach, boy in a medieval tunic playing a cello. Date: late 19th century

Background imageCello Collection: A. Fiot, Publisher of Music, Importer of Musical Merchandize. Wholesale & Retail, No

A. Fiot, Publisher of Music, Importer of Musical Merchandize. Wholesale & Retail, No
1272229 A. Fiot, Publisher of Music, Importer of Musical Merchandize. Wholesale & Retail, No. 196 Chestnut Street Philadelphia, 1850 (litho) by Dacre

Background imageCello Collection: Cartoon, A Little Music

Cartoon, A Little Music. 1870

Background imageCello Collection: Choirboys and musicians on a Christmas card

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

Background imageCello Collection: Cats playing musical instruments on a Christmas postcard

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

Background imageCello Collection: Four musical cats on a Christmas postcard

Four musical cats on a Christmas postcard, singing and playing instruments. Date: circa 1890s

Background imageCello Collection: Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho)

Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho)
976290 Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children (colour litho) by Eland, John Shenton (1873-1933); Private Collection; (add.info.: Endpapers for Flower Legends for Children)

Background imageCello Collection: Erasmic Soap - delightfully refreshing Date: 1919

Erasmic Soap - delightfully refreshing Date: 1919

Background imageCello Collection: Chamber Orchestra (engraving)

Chamber Orchestra (engraving)
1127318 Chamber Orchestra (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; eArchives Charmet; German, out of copyright



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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.