Handel Collection

Handel as a Child
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL Young Georg Friedrich is found by his parents at the keyboard in the middle of the night... Date: 1685 - 1759

A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park, London
3525762 A Perspective View of the Building for the Fireworks in the Green Park, London, 1749 (etching, hand-colored) by English School, (18th century); Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York

A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Tom holds a morning reception at his new palatial town lodgings. Vistors offer their services: a jockey, a dancing-master (with violin)

Did not you say could sing at sight? - Yes, sir, but not at FIRST sight
" Did not you say could sing at sight?" - " Yes, sir, but not at FIRST sight!", (1907). The German composer Handel works on his " Messiah" in 1741

Handels London Home
GEORGE FREDERIC HANDEL his London home, 57 Brooke Street

The market in Darmstadt, ca. 1839 (engraving)
7268716 The market in Darmstadt, ca. 1839 (engraving); 16.0x22.3 cm; JMK Archiv, Bremen, Germany; (add.info.: Image caption 'Der Markt in Darmstadt', 'From Kunstanst. d. Bibliogr. Instit)

George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759
3062204 George Frideric Handel or Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685 - 1759.; Private Collection; (add.info.: German-British Baroque composer. Hand writing sample.).

Portrait of composer Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759), 1734. Creator: Denner, Balthasar (1685-1749)
Portrait of composer Georg Friedrich Handel (1685-1759), 1734. Private Collection

Caricature of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), 1754. German Baroque composer Handel portrayed as a pig, a Charming Brute

Handel-Haus (birthplace of composer Handel) Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany

Door handels at The Sondheim Theatre, previously known as Queens theatre, Soho, London, England, UK

Handel's birthplace, Halle, Germany, Victorian period. Date: late 19th century

Westminster Abbey, London, The Handel Festival
Westminster Abbey, London, for The Handel Festival, Commemoration of the 25th anniversary of the composer's death, with five concerts including Messiah, 26 May to 5 June 1784. Date: 1784

George Frederick Handel, composer

George Frederick Handel by Roubillac
George Frederick Handel, composer, sculpture by Roubillac

The Great Handel Festival at the Crystal Palace
This picture shows the last day of the Centenary Commemoration of the death of Handel. There was a performance of Israel in Egypt for which 26, 826 people attended

Thomas Morell
3780266 Thomas Morell by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); (add.info.: Thomas Morell. Engraving by James Basire the Elder (1730-1802), 1762, after work by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

Thomas Morell
3779634 Thomas Morell by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); (add.info.: Thomas Morell. Engraving by James Basire the Elder (1730-1802), 1762, after work by William Hogarth (1697-1764)

George Frideric (Frederick) Handel, 1685-1759. German born English composer of the late Baroque era
3052809 George Frideric (Frederick) Handel, 1685-1759. German born English composer of the late Baroque era. Portrait by Chase Emerson, American artist, 1874-1922 by Emerson

George Frideric or Frederick Hande, from Living Biographies of Great Composers
3961010 George Frideric or Frederick Hande, from Living Biographies of Great Composers. by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); (add.info.: George Frideric or Frederick Handel, 1685-1759)

Portraits of Composers: Handel (litho)
5990204 Portraits of Composers: Handel (litho) by Ross, Gordon (1872-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handel. Illustration for Living Biographies of Great Composers by Henry Thomas)

George Frideric Handel (oil on canvas) (detail)
1730610 George Frideric Handel (oil on canvas) (detail) by Unknown artist, (18th century); 124.5x101 cm; Museo internazionale e biblioteca della musica, Bologna, Emilia-Romagna

Vauxhall Gardens, engraved by John Miller a. k. a. Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-c. 1792), 18th century
3857325 Vauxhall Gardens, engraved by John Miller a.k.a. Johann Sebastian Muller (1715-c.1792), 18th century by Wale, Samuel (1721-86) (after); (add.info)

George Frederic Handel monument, Westminster Abbey
3849822 George Frederic Handel monument, Westminster Abbey by Roubilliac, Louis Francois (1695-1762); (add.info.: George Frederic Handel monument, , unveiled in 1762. Westminster Abbey, London UK)

George Frederic Handel monument, Westminster Abbey
3849819 George Frederic Handel monument, Westminster Abbey by Roubilliac, Louis Francois (1695-1762); (add.info.: George Frederic Handel monument, Westminster Abbey, London UK)

Choral meeting, Manchester (engraving)
5231043 Choral meeting, Manchester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Choral meeting, Manchester)

The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square (coloured engraving)
611416 The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pig-faced Lady of Manchester Square)

Comic postcard, Chamber music on the radio Date: 20th century

King Edwards Forthcoming Visit to Gopsall Hall, Atherstone, the Seat of Lord Howe (b / w photo)
1601314 King Edwards Forthcoming Visit to Gopsall Hall, Atherstone, the Seat of Lord Howe (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Portrait of John James Heidegger (1666-1749), Swiss impresario in London
DEC84572 Portrait of John James Heidegger (1666-1749), Swiss impresario in London, engraved by John Faber (1684-1756), 1749 (engraving) by Loo

Portrait of Francesco Bernardi Senesino, a Siennese castrato
DEC84566 Portrait of Francesco Bernardi Senesino, a Siennese castrato, engraved by Alexander van Haecken (1701-58), 1735 (engraving) by Hudson

Francesco Bernardi Senesino, engraved by Alexander van Haecken (1701-58)
CWA123969 Francesco Bernardi Senesino, engraved by Alexander van Haecken (1701-58), 1735 (engraving) by Hudson, Thomas (1701-79) (after); City of Westminster Archive Centre, London

Thomas Britton (1644-1714), the Small-Coal Man, engraved by Thomas Johnson (engraving)
DEC84570 Thomas Britton (1644-1714), the Small-Coal Man, engraved by Thomas Johnson (engraving) by Wollaston, John (fl.1736-75); 30.5x25 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum

The Concert Party, 1784 (w / c)
DEC84530 The Concert Party, 1784 (w/c) by Dunthorne, John the Younger (fl.1783-94); 32x49.5 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; eGerald Coke Handel Collection

The Grand Old Master in his Blindness (litho)
5213020 The Grand Old Master in his Blindness (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand Old Master in his Blindness)

Portrait of an unidentified 18th-century gentleman presented as a portrait of Georg
5906843 Portrait of an unidentified 18th-century gentleman presented as a portrait of Georg Frideric Handel, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Philips, Charles (1708-47); 117x94 cm; Royal Academy of Music

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

Portrait of Kitty Clive (1711-85), actress and singer, engraved by Alexander van Haecken
DEC84557 Portrait of Kitty Clive (1711-85), actress and singer, engraved by Alexander van Haecken (1701-58) (engraving) by Aken

Portrait of Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726), Superintendant of Music
DEC84536 Portrait of Michel Richard Delalande (1657-1726), Superintendant of Music, engraved by Simon Thomassin (1655-1733) (engraving) by Santerre

Felice de Giardini (1716-96)
DEC84533 Felice de Giardini (1716-96) by Rigaud, John Francis (1742-1810) (attr. to); 108x137.8 cm; Gerald Coke Handel Collection, Foundling Museum, London; eGerald Coke Handel Collection

Gibson Brothers Tram Station, Kimberley, South Africa
Gibson Brothers Tram Station with double tram drawn by a steam engine, Kimberley, South Africa. Date: circa 1906

George Frederic Handel statue by Roubiliac
3849828 George Frederic Handel statue by Roubiliac by Roubilliac, Louis Francois (1695-1762); Victoria & Albert Museum, London

George Frideric Handel
3893011 George Frideric Handel by Denner, Balthasar (1685-1749); (add.info.: George Frideric Handel in 1752. Frideric Handel)

Handel composing the Hallelujah Chorus

Anastasia Robinson, Countess of Peterborough (c 1692-1755), English soprano (later contralto) in Handel operas. circa 1720s

Poster, The Grossglockner, Germanys Highest Mountain at 12, 550 feet. Designed by Edo von Handel-Mazzetti. circa 1935

Birthplace of Handel (engraving)
3632769 Birthplace of Handel (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birthplace of Handel)

Handel
LLM459329 Handel by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Handel. Illustration for Willss Musical Celebrities cigarette card series (early 20th century)

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Handel, the renowned composer, had a musical journey that began in his childhood. As a child prodigy, Handel's talent was evident from an early age. His passion for music blossomed and led him to create timeless masterpieces that still resonate today. In William Hogarth's painting "A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, " we catch a glimpse as a young boy. This artwork captures the essence of his early years, showcasing his potential and determination. Handel's musical abilities were exceptional; he could sing at sight with ease. However, when questioned about this remarkable skill, he humbly replied, "Yes sir but not at first sight. " This response showcases Handel's dedication to perfecting his craft through practice and hard work. London became Handel's home later in life. It was here that he composed some of his most famous works and established himself as one of history's greatest composers. His London residence served as an inspiration for many compositions that would captivate audiences worldwide. Although Handel made London his base, it is essential to remember his German roots. Born in Halle, Germany, Handel left an indelible mark on both countries' musical landscapes. Today visitors can explore the birthplace of this legendary composer at the Handel-Haus in Halle. The impact of Handels' genius extended beyond just Germany and England; it reached Westminster Abbey during the annual Handel Festival held there. This prestigious event celebrated the composer's contributions by showcasing performances dedicated solely to honoring him. George Frederick Handels' legacy lives on through various artistic representations such as oil paintings like George Frederic Handle (1685-1759) captured on canvas or sculptures like George Frederick Handle by Roubillac which immortalize him for generations to come. One notable celebration occurred at The Great Handle Festival hosted at Crystal Palace—a grand spectacle where thousands gathered to honor the composer's genius.