Mandolin Collection

People dancing flamenco in the street, Seville, Spain
People dancing flamenco in the street in traditional costume, Seville, Spain. circa 1930s

Various musical instruments

Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Artist: Casimiro Tomba
Drunk Warrior and Court Jester, Italian painting of 19th century. Tomba, Casimiro (1857-1929). Found in the collection of the M. Kroshitsky Art Museum, Sevastopol

Mieczyslaw Pianowski, Polish ballet dancer
Mieczyslaw Pianowski (c1891-1967), Polish ballet dancer, ballet master and choreographer. circa 1920s

Wurlitzer Mandolin
Wurlitzers flat-back mandolin outfit Date: 1924

Wurlitzer Mandolin 1924
The Wurlitzer Banjo Mandolin outfit - only 35 dollars !

Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Old Master
Musicians, 1530s-1540s. Master of the Female Half-Lengths (First half of 16th cen.). Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St. Petersburg

Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - Harem Women
Harem women from Smyrna (Izmir), Turkey

The Virgin of the Rose Bush (oil on panel)
XIR155396 The Virgin of the Rose Bush (oil on panel) by Lochner, Stephan (fl.1442-1451); 50.5x40 cm; Wallraf Richartz Museum, Cologne, Germany; (add.info.: La Vierge au Buisson de Roses; ); German

Musical cats with flowers on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

MANDOLIN. Line engraving

Boating Beagles
Two beagles in a rowing boat, one playing mandolin and the other holding a paddle. Date: early 1930s

Series of pictures of musical instruments, mandolin from Italy, Liebig picture
7277918 Series of pictures of musical instruments, mandolin from Italy, Liebig picture; Private Collection; (add.info.: Series of pictures of musical instruments, mandolin from Italy, Liebig picture)

Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879232 Singers, 1863-68 (oil on fabric) by Ribot, Auguste Theodule (1823-91); 88.9x75.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

A young woman playing mandolin. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5037050 A young woman playing mandolin. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century; (add.info.: A young woman playing mandolin)

Family portrait of the German bourgeoisie gathered around a table, the little girl plays mandolin for her parents
IMB4932709 Family portrait of the German bourgeoisie gathered around a table, the little girl plays mandolin for her parents, has austere attitude, the father probably engages in the First War

In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722
FAT4300599 In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722.; (add.info.: In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722.); Photo © Infatti.

Pandura string instrument of Byzantine origin, ancestor of mandolin. In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo
FAT4300588 Pandura string instrument of Byzantine origin, ancestor of mandolin. In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome

Pierrot playing mandolin. Painting by Leon Comerre (1850-1916), 1884. Departmental Museum of Gap
JEB4960109 Pierrot playing mandolin. Painting by Leon Comerre (1850-1916), 1884. Departmental Museum of Gap.; Musee departemental de Gap, France; (add.info.: Pierrot playing mandolin)

Arch lute (1), mandolin (2) and mandola (3). Copperplate engraving by John Lee after a drawing by T
FLO4594001 Arch lute (1), mandolin (2) and mandola (3). Copperplate engraving by John Lee after a drawing by T. Webster from Abraham Rees' Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts

Shepherd of ancient Morea or Peloponnese, playing a pipe near his goats 1
FLO4576780 Shepherd of ancient Morea or Peloponnese, playing a pipe near his goats 1, and troubadour of modern Greece playing a fight-like instrument near a fountain for a pipe-smoking audience

Troubadour playing on six instruments in front of Prussian and Scots soldiers, 1815
FLO4677605 Troubadour playing on six instruments in front of Prussian and Scots soldiers, 1815. By moving his head, elbows and knees, he plays pan pipes, mandolin, drum, triangle

Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Kohler, c.1873-74 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879229 Young Woman with a Mandolin, Portrait of Louison Kohler, c.1873-74 (oil on fabric) by Bonvin, Francois (1817-87); 70.5x62.2 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH

The After-work Activities Centre of the War Ministry of Bologna, the mandolin players group
3562233 The After-work Activities Centre of the War Ministry of Bologna, the mandolin players group by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Viale Panzacchi)

The Wedding Trip, 1825 (oil on canvas)
8696794 The Wedding Trip, 1825 (oil on canvas) by Haudebourt, Antoinette Cecile Hortense Lescot (1784-1845); Sterling and Francine Clark Art Institute, Williamstown, Massachusetts

The Estudiantina, music company of Spanish students
3561047 The Estudiantina, music company of Spanish students by Unknown photographer, (20th century); (add.info.: Arteaga, Spain 1900 ca. Photographer: Unidentified Author); Alinari Archives, Florence

Mandolin lyre, Anonymous, Naples beginning of the 20th century
FAT4301680 Mandolin lyre, Anonymous, Naples beginning of the 20th century.; (add.info.: Mandolin lyre, Anonymous, Naples beginning of the 20th century.); Photo © Infatti.

La Mandolinata (litho)
8655392 La Mandolinata (litho) by Kiesel, Conrad (1846-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Mandolinata (The Mandolin Player)

French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Mandolin player in medieval costume
3665633 French postcard of, 1900 depicting a Mandolin player in medieval costume by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: front of a cafe " A la boule d'or-g Moussion"
LUX4806138 France, Pays de la Loire, Loire-Atlantique (44), Nantes: front of a cafe " A la boule d'or-g Moussion" with consumers and musician playing mandolin standing on a chair

Neapolitan mandolin, anonymous manufacture, Naples, beginning of the 18th century
FAT4301560 Neapolitan mandolin, anonymous manufacture, Naples, beginning of the 18th century.; (add.info.: Neapolitan mandolin, anonymous manufacture, Naples)

Lutherie: the various works of craftsmen and the tools used in the work, "L'Encyclopedia de Diderot et
FAT4300869 Lutherie: the various works of craftsmen and the tools used in the work, "L'Encyclopedia de Diderot et D'Alembert", 1772 (engraving) by Benard

In the Moonlight, (song), c.1900-1910 (chromo)
1790227 In the Moonlight, (song), c.1900-1910 (chromo); (add.info.: illustration for song "Au Clair de la Lune" (in the moonlight), early 20th century); Photo © CCI.

Gypsy family musicians in France, 1880 (b/w photo)
ELD4837784 Gypsy family musicians in France, 1880 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Gypsy family musicians in France, one of the men plays a triangle, while a woman holds a mandolin)

A young woman sitting on a crescent moon plays mandolin. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century
JAB5036921 A young woman sitting on a crescent moon plays mandolin. Postcard from the beginning of the 20th century.; (add.info.: A young woman sitting on a crescent moon plays mandolin)

Le Charivari, 1875_11_24 - Illustration by Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926): England Great Britain, East Extreme East
ICA4944876 Le Charivari, 1875_11_24 - Illustration by Jules Renard Draner (1833-1926): England Great Britain, East Extreme East, France, Fables La Fontaine and others - Fourmies

Mandolinist. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph)
DUV4201804 Mandolinist. Doll's alphabet. Imaging of Pont-a-Mousson by Louis Vagne, c.1900 (lithograph); 31.5x24.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Duvallon.

Quinterna and Mandolin, 1888
1578368 Quinterna and Mandolin, 1888; (add.info.: Quinterna and Mandolin. The Quinterna (Chiterna) is an Italian guitar and was formerly used by the more humble order of musicians

Lutherie: presentation of different tools for making bow instruments, 1772 (engraving)
FAT4300762 Lutherie: presentation of different tools for making bow instruments, 1772 (engraving); (add.info.: Lutherie: presentation of different tools for making bow instruments)

Gargantua ou Francois I (1494-1547) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois
JEB4933566 Gargantua ou Francois I (1494-1547) - engraving of 1823 in " Drolatiques Songes de Pantagruel" by Francois Rabelais (1494-1553) - (The Capricious Dreams of Pantagruel)

The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie. In " The Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert", 1772
FAT4300741 The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie. In " The Encyclopedia of Diderot and D'Alembert", 1772.; (add.info.: The different work of craftsmen in a lutherie)

US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
US Army Jazz Band, Camp Upton, 27 May 1918 (date created or published later). An African American jazz band during World War I probably in the "Buffalo Auditorium" at Camp Upton, Yaphank

Un nouvel Almaviva.. 1851. Creator: Honore Daumier
Un nouvel Almaviva.. 1851. Un nouvel Almaviva venant essayer de seduire Rosine - Veron en lui donnant une serenade sur l'air de Vive Henri V

Still Life with Books, 1625-1630. Creator: Jan Davidsz de Heem
Still Life with Books, 1625-1630

Triumphant Cupid among Emblems of Art and War, 17th century. Creators: Thomas Willeboirts, Paul de Vos
Triumphant Cupid among Emblems of Art and War, 17th century

Still Life with Books, c.1627-c.1628. Creator: Jan Lievens
Still Life with Books, c.1627-c.1628

People on board the ship l'Heureuse Marianne, 1778. Creator: Louis Ducros
People on board the ship l'Heureuse Marianne, 1778. Drawing from the album Voyage to Italy, Sicily and Malta

The Duet, 1830-1850. Creator: Charles van Beveren
The Duet, 1830-1850

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The mandolin, a versatile and enchanting musical instrument, has captivated audiences across the globe for centuries. From the lively tunes of various musical instruments to the whimsical melodies played by court jesters and drunk warriors, its melodic charm knows no bounds. In an Italian painting from the 19th century by Casimiro Tomba, we see a scene come alive with vibrant colors as Mieczyslaw Pianowski, a Polish ballet dancer, gracefully dances to the rhythmic strumming of a mandolin. The notes fill the air like magic. Speaking of magical moments, let's not forget about the iconic Wurlitzer Mandolin from 1924. Its vintage beauty resonates through time as it accompanies people dancing flamenco in the streets of Seville, Spain. The passionate rhythm intertwines with their movements creating an unforgettable spectacle. Traveling eastward to Izmir (Smyrna), Turkey - we find ourselves immersed in another world where harem women sway gently to the soothing sounds of this captivating instrument. Their graceful motions mirror those of cats on a postcard adorned with flowers – both embodying elegance and grace. But it doesn't stop there; even religious art celebrates this beloved instrument. In "The Virgin of the Rose Bush, " depicted in oil on panel, heavenly voices blend harmoniously with celestial strings plucked delicately on a mandolin. As we explore further into history, we stumble upon line engravings that depict scenes such as boating beagles enjoying their leisurely days while being serenaded by melodious mandolins floating along riverside picnics. Finally reaching towards infinity itself - heavens music is said to be composed using none other than this cherished instrument, and is believed that angels play their ethereal melodies on golden mandolins amidst clouds painted with hues only dreams can conjure up.