Instrument Collection (page 6)

Female cellist
Eiji Yamamoto

XI skiers class in the Area of Rocca di Mezzo
3560238 XI skiers class in the Area of Rocca di Mezzo; (add.info.: Rocca di Mezzo 1927 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Guillaume Amontons' demonstration of his aerial telegraph (engraving)
5616547 Guillaume Amontons' demonstration of his aerial telegraph (engraving); (add.info.: Illustration depicting Guillaume Amontons' demonstration of his aerial telegraph in the Jardin du)

Engraving depicting children singing around the piano, 19th century
5308845 Engraving depicting children singing around the piano, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting children singing around the piano)

Engraving depicting a harpist playing as a young child sings along, 19th century
5308791 Engraving depicting a harpist playing as a young child sings along, 19th century; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a harpist playing as a young child sings along)

Diagram showing the behaviour of a magnetic needle
5309963 Diagram showing the behaviour of a magnetic needle; (add.info.: Diagram showing the behaviour of a magnetic needle and the difference between true)

A standard 19th century French navigational Sextant
5309960 A standard 19th century French navigational Sextant; (add.info.: Drawing of a standard 19th century French navigational Sextant. 1888.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Advertisement for a John Brinsmead & Sons' Pianos
5311750 Advertisement for a John Brinsmead & Sons' Pianos; (add.info.: Advertisement for a John Brinsmead & Sons' Pianos. Dated 19th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1
5311304 An illustration from Giuseppe Piazzi's catalogue of star positions, celebrating his discovery of the planetoid on 1 January 1801 which he named Ceres

Engraving depicting a Cupid perched on a Piano, 1872 (engraving)
5616414 Engraving depicting a Cupid perched on a Piano, 1872 (engraving); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas)
656412 Still Life with Lute, 1946 (oil on canvas) by Filla, Emil (1882-1953); 97x130 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Still Life with Lute. Emil Filla (1882-1953). Oil on canvas

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)

Clown with Drum, (oil on canvas laid down on panel)
823005 Clown with Drum, (oil on canvas laid down on panel) by Shinn, Everett (1876-1953); 30x24.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clown with Drum. Everett Shinn (1876-1953)

Indian with Drum, (oil on canvas)
985105 Indian with Drum, (oil on canvas) by Sharp, Joseph Henry (1859-1953); 40.7x51 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Indian with Drum. Joseph Henry Sharp (1859-1953). Oil on canvas

Sculpture, from a series of four illustrating the Fine Arts, from a design by Giuseppe Zocchi (1711-67)
KAB93227 Sculpture, from a series of four illustrating the Fine Arts, from a design by Giuseppe Zocchi (1711-67) c.1780 (pietra dura, bronze); Museo Opificio delle Pietre Dure, Florence

Train with steam locomotive train from Bristol to Paddington, print on postcard of G. F. Heiron
3568778 Train with steam locomotive train from Bristol to Paddington, print on postcard of G. F. Heiron by Unknown photographer

Gutenberg's statue, work by David D'Angers, in the homonymous square of Strasburg
3570487 Gutenberg's statue, work by David D'Angers, in the homonymous square of Strasburg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Strasbourg, Place Gutenberg, France 1890 ca)

View of Salzburg from Gaisberg rail station
3570450 View of Salzburg from Gaisberg rail station. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Gaisberg, Railway station, Austria 1890 ca)

The Domstrasse in Wurzburg: on the left, the Rathaus, in the background St. Kilian's Cathedral
3570414 The Domstrasse in Wurzburg: on the left, the Rathaus, in the background St. Kilian's Cathedral. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Wurzburg, Germany 1880-1890 ca)

The Nassauerhaus in Nuremberg
3570358 The Nassauerhaus in Nuremberg by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Nuremberg, Germany 1880-1890 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Farmer at work with a sieve; behind him a few women and children
3560728 Farmer at work with a sieve; behind him a few women and children. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); (add.info.: Italy 1890 - 1900 ca)

View of the center of Cernobbio on Lake Como
3562978 View of the center of Cernobbio on Lake Como by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Cernobbio 1900-1905 Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence.

Colporter - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981258 Colporter - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Colporter - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024.

The designer. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die
IMB4827328 The designer. Illustration of " The Brownies", legend of the 19th century reproduced in the poem " Die Heinzelmannchen zu Koln" by August Kopisch (1799-1853)

Women workers filtering coal from a mine in England, 19th century. Colourful engraving, 19th century
NWI4826316 Women workers filtering coal from a mine in England, 19th century. Colourful engraving, 19th century.; (add.info.: Women workers filtering coal from a mine in England, 19th century)

A British government inspector visiting children employed in a factory to verify safety
NWI4828364 A British government inspector visiting children employed in a factory to verify safety and enforcement of labour regulations and laws around 1880

Colonial Seal of the Province of East Jersey (New Jersey, USA), 1674-1702 - Colonial seal of East Jersey Province
NWI4966652 Colonial Seal of the Province of East Jersey (New Jersey, USA), 1674-1702 - Colonial seal of East Jersey Province - Hand-colored woodcut; (add.info)

United States, State of California: Blacksmith in his Reconstitution workshop in Sutter's Fort, Sacramento
NWI4964671 United States, State of California: Blacksmith in his Reconstitution workshop in Sutter's Fort, Sacramento; (add.info.: United States)

Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo
CSO4979896 Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo; (add.info.: Spinning cotton - Spinning cotton - Japan 1880-1910 - Hand coloured photo); Photo © DDF

Middle Ages: Armee besieging a fortified medieval town using a belly tree to destroy the wall
NWI4893121 Middle Ages: Armee besieging a fortified medieval town using a belly tree to destroy the wall. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Middle Ages)

Formation of a blacksmith at the Indian School of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA)
NWI4899069 Formation of a blacksmith at the Indian School of Chemawa, Salem (Oregon, USA), circa 1880 - Reproduction in duotone reproduction of a 19th century illustration - Blacksmith training

Daily life of American farmers, domestic stains: woman bending over a baratte, to pick up butter, 18th century
NWI4880800 Daily life of American farmers, domestic stains: woman bending over a baratte, to pick up butter, 18th century

Women spinning with big wheels, USA, 19th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century
NWI4880045 Women spinning with big wheels, USA, 19th century. Colourful engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: Women spinning with big wheels, USA, 19th century)

Knife belonging to sand sellers in river Manzanares. Upper Paleolithic
CUL4852635 Knife belonging to sand sellers in river Manzanares. Upper Paleolithic by Paleolithic; Archaeological Museum of Catalonia, Barcelona

Australian gold prospector using a rocker (goldsmith's cradle) to filter mineral particles from the river
NWI4838112 Australian gold prospector using a rocker (goldsmith's cradle) to filter mineral particles from the river. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info)

TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician
CUL4857013 TORRES VILLARROEL, Diego de (1693-1770). Spanish writer, poet, dramatist, astrologer, doctor, mathematician, priest and professor of the University of Salamanca

Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century
JEB4857923 Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century.; (add.info.: Mail, iron and wood clip during the Plague, 17th century.); © Jean Bernard. All rights reserved 2023.

Les keys - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of schools, education centres and families
DUV4219872 Les keys - Alphabet de la musique. - For the use of young students of schools, education centres and families. Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897. Author: Albert de la Graveliere

Use of an astrolabe to calculate its position, based on the position of the sun and the height of a vessel
NWI4952903 Use of an astrolabe to calculate its position, based on the position of the sun and the height of a vessel, or that of a boat mat at sea

Sciences: Dial of Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe, known as Le noble danish or L'homme au nez d'or, 1546-1601)
NWI4947735 Sciences: Dial of Tycho Brahe (Tyge Ottesen Brahe, known as Le noble danish or L'homme au nez d'or, 1546-1601), Danish astronomer

Illustration of Marcel Noblet dit Nob (1880-1935) for the Cover of Le Cri de Paris
ICA4947458 Illustration of Marcel Noblet dit Nob (1880-1935) for the Cover of Le Cri de Paris, 29/11/14 - Madame anastasie " What will she still cut me

Dimension view of Huygens Clock showing the mechanics of the pendulum, 17th century
NWI4948601 Dimension view of Huygens Clock showing the mechanics of the pendulum, 17th century. Christiaan Huygens (1629-1695), Dutch mathematician, astronomer and physicist

Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez
JEB4928848 Wall paintings of the Life of Saint Eloi " Blacksmith and Orfevre" by the Cathedrale Notre Dame de Rodez

Portrait of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Fernand Magellan (1480-1521), holding a globe and a compas
NWI4921048 Portrait of the Portuguese navigator and explorer Fernand Magellan (1480-1521), holding a globe and a compas. Lithograph of 19th century Spanish illustration.; (add.info)

A group of men on Sundays during a country outing pose near a tree with a portable gramophone (suitcase gramophone)
IMB4928381 A group of men on Sundays during a country outing pose near a tree with a portable gramophone (suitcase gramophone)

Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-11-11 - Prevision of parliamentary storms - Chamber of Deputes
ICA4871842 Illustration of Stop (1825-1899) in Le Charivari, 1872-11-11 - Prevision of parliamentary storms - Chamber of Deputes Hemicycle, Lightning, Thunderstorm

Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Amazon Indian (Brazil) using a sarbacan as a hunting weapon
NWI4849646 Discovery of the New World (Discovery of America): Amazon Indian (Brazil) using a sarbacan as a hunting weapon

History of printing: Press in Johannes Gutenberg's workshop examining a print. Colour engraving of the 19th century
NWI4939048 History of printing: Press in Johannes Gutenberg's workshop examining a print. Colour engraving of the 19th century.; (add.info.: History of printing)

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"Instrument: A Melody of Timeless Tales" Step into the world of music and let the enchanting notes guide you through a captivating journey. From Buddy Rich's mesmerizing drumming performance in London, 1967, to Brian Foskett's creation of musical masterpieces, every a story to tell. In an advertisement for Steinway Pianos, the keys whisper melodies that resonate deep within our souls. Just like a skilled gardener extracting weeds from a lawn, musicians skillfully pluck strings or press keys to create harmonious symphonies. Transport yourself to the witty and charming world of Jeeves and Wooster as they dance alongside instruments that bring their stories to life. Picture a Scotsman playing bagpipes on misty highlands, his melody echoing through ancient valleys. Marvel at Richard Dadd's masterpiece "The Fairy Fellers Master-Stroke, " where magical creatures come alive with each stroke of an instrument. Feel the grandeur as Cavaillé-Coll's organ audition fills majestic halls with its powerful sound. Joe Morello takes center stage in London, 1968; his drumming prowess leaving audiences spellbound. Meanwhile, in Senegal, a griot delicately strums the Kora—a symbol of tradition and storytelling passed down through generations. Travel across continents to Australia and witness hand-painted didgeridoos—Aboriginal musical instruments resonating with ancestral spirits. In Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders' proud march, bagpipes unite warriors under one rhythmic anthem. Giovanni Paolo Panini invites us into an opulent musical party where composers mingle amidst elegant instruments played by talented virtuosos. Each note is carefully crafted by skilled hands that have dedicated their lives to mastering these timeless treasures, and are not mere objects but vessels carrying emotions from one generation to another—bridging cultures and connecting hearts around the globe.