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Music Making Collection

"Music Making: A Timeless Expression of the Soul" In the realm of art, music-making has been a subject that has captivated artists for centuries

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Bacchanalia, (oil on canvas)

Bacchanalia, (oil on canvas)
827038 Bacchanalia, (oil on canvas) by Schmutzler, Leopold (1864-1941); 114.3x151.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bacchanalia. Leopold Schmutzler (1864-1941). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Music-making angels, c. 1480 (restored fresco)

Music-making angels, c. 1480 (restored fresco)
868024 Music-making angels, c.1480 (restored fresco) by Forli, Melozzo da (1438-94); (add.info.: Originally from the Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Rome, Italy.); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Music-making angels, c. 1480 (restored fresco)

Music-making angels, c. 1480 (restored fresco)
868025 Music-making angels, c.1480 (restored fresco) by Forli, Melozzo da (1438-94); (add.info.: Originally from the Basilica of the Holy Apostles, Rome, Italy.); Photo © Stefano Baldini

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas)

The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas)
657260 The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas) by Tibble, Geoffrey (1909-52); 63.5x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band. Geoffrey Tibble (1909-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1949

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel)

Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel)
471492 Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 164x212 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel)

Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel)
471493 Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 164x212 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel)

Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel)
471491 Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels (oil on oak panel) by Memling, Hans (c.1433-94); 164x212 cm; Koninklijk Museum voor Schone Kunsten, Antwerp

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)

The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas)
658386 The Dancer; La Danseuse, (oil on canvas) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 123x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dancer; La Danseuse. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Feast Day, 1890 (oil on panel)

A Feast Day, 1890 (oil on panel)
827097 A Feast Day, 1890 (oil on panel) by Villegas y Cordero, Jose (1844-1921); 41x31.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Feast Day. Ricardo Villegas Y Cordero (1849-1896). Oil on panel

Background imageMusic Making Collection: An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas)

An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas)
827275 An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Bakalowicz, Stefan Vladislavovich (1857-1947); 42.5x69.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian Interior. Stephan Bakalowicz (1857-1947)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Three-Panel Screen (reverse), c. 1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood)

Three-Panel Screen (reverse), c. 1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood)
1767396 Three-Panel Screen (reverse), c.1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood) by Prendergast, Charles (1863-1948); 190.5x69.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three-Panel Screen (reverse)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas)

Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas)
989876 Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamenco Dancing. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: An Algerian Woman and a Musician at a Doorway, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard)

An Algerian Woman and a Musician at a Doorway, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard)
989480 An Algerian Woman and a Musician at a Doorway, 1899 (watercolour on paperboard) by Simoni, Gustavo (1846-1925); 99x65.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Georgian Scene, 1919 (gouache on cardboard)

Georgian Scene, 1919 (gouache on cardboard)
1195702 Georgian Scene, 1919 (gouache on cardboard) by Sudeikin, Sergei Yurevich (1882-1946); 68x99.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Musical Party (oil on canvas)

A Musical Party (oil on canvas)
3087328 A Musical Party (oil on canvas) by La Tarte, Paul (d.1636); 116 x 98.8 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1899 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

A Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1899 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652020 A Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1899 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 38.1x46.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Girl Playing a Mandolin)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)

A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)
651325 A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel) by Weiss, Emile Georges (1861-p.1921); 45.6x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welcome Distraction. Emile Georges Weiss (1861-after 1921)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Meditation, 1904 (oil on canvas)

Meditation, 1904 (oil on canvas)
658856 Meditation, 1904 (oil on canvas) by Altson, Aby (1866-1948); 54x39.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Meditation. Aby Altson (1866-1948). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1904

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas)

Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas)
658304 Mending the Net, 1871 (oil on canvas) by Midwood, William Henry (1833-88); 71x91.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mending the Net. William Henry Midwood (fl.1867-1875). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Roman Dance (oil on canvas)

The Roman Dance (oil on canvas)
827401 The Roman Dance (oil on canvas) by Forti, Ettore (fl.c.1870-1910); 60.3x101 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Roman Dance. Ettore Forti (1850-1940). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Violinist, (oil on canvas)

The Violinist, (oil on canvas)
822954 The Violinist, (oil on canvas) by Tack, August Vincent (1870-1949); 104.3x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Violinist. Augustus Vincent Tack (1870-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on)

The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on)
658634 The Harem, (pencil, pen, black ink, watercolour and bodycolour with gold on) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); 13.5x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harem)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Snake Charmer, (oil on canvas)

The Snake Charmer, (oil on canvas)
1197520 The Snake Charmer, (oil on canvas) by Fabbi, Fabio (1861-1946); 77.8x57 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageMusic Making Collection: After the Performance, (oil on canvas)

After the Performance, (oil on canvas)
989547 After the Performance, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39.4x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Performance. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas)

The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas)
650955 The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 95x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hobo Musician. George Benjamin Luks (1866-1933). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)

Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)
1195102 Melody hour, c.1934 (etching and drypoint in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.7x57.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Lady Standing Holding a Cello (pastel on paper)

Lady Standing Holding a Cello (pastel on paper)
1767665 Lady Standing Holding a Cello (pastel on paper) by Dewing, Thomas Wilmer (1851-1938); (36.8x29.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Lady Standing Holding a Cello)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Hand of a Pianist (Richard Buhlig), 1928; c. 1952 (bronze with brown patina)

Hand of a Pianist (Richard Buhlig), 1928; c. 1952 (bronze with brown patina)
1767542 Hand of a Pianist (Richard Buhlig), 1928; c.1952 (bronze with brown patina) by Lachaise, Gaston (1882-1935); 52.1 (height) cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a

A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a
1766423 A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a flute in a turban (ceramic) by Persian School

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Italian with a Mandolin, 1870 (oil on canvas)

Italian with a Mandolin, 1870 (oil on canvas)
1769787 Italian with a Mandolin, 1870 (oil on canvas) by Bouguereau, William-Adolphe (1825-1905); 100.3x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian with a Mandolin)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)

A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199599 A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 43.2x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Encore! (Girl, bottle and harp), c. 1938 (lithograph in colours)

Encore! (Girl, bottle and harp), c. 1938 (lithograph in colours)
1194964 Encore! (Girl, bottle and harp), c.1938 (lithograph in colours) by English School, (20th century); 76x51 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imageMusic Making Collection: An illustration to Rasikapriya of Keshav Das, early 17th century (gouache on paper)

An illustration to Rasikapriya of Keshav Das, early 17th century (gouache on paper)
1196787 An illustration to Rasikapriya of Keshav Das, early 17th century (gouache on paper) by Indian School, (17th century); 22x16.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Farandole Dance, (oil on panel)

The Farandole Dance, (oil on panel)
989678 The Farandole Dance, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 92.1x71.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Farandole Dance; La Farandole. Eduardo Leon Garrido (1856-1949)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Circus (oil on canvas)

The Circus (oil on canvas)
989674 The Circus (oil on canvas) by Beyle, Pierre Marie (1838-1902); 92.4x65.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Circus. Pierre Marie Beyle (1838-1902). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Oracle, (oil on canvas)

The Oracle, (oil on canvas)
989553 The Oracle, (oil on canvas) by Robertson, George Edward (1864-1926); 145.5x250.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oracle. George Edward Robertson (1864-1926). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: St Cecilia (watercolour with bodycolour on paper)

St Cecilia (watercolour with bodycolour on paper)
989550 St Cecilia (watercolour with bodycolour on paper) by Murray, Charles Fairfax (1849-1919); 163.2x57.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St Cecilia)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Woman at a Piano, (oil on panel)

Woman at a Piano, (oil on panel)
987374 Woman at a Piano, (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 14.9x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at a Piano; Femme Jouant au Piano. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: On a Venetian Balcony, (oil on canvas)

On a Venetian Balcony, (oil on canvas)
987335 On a Venetian Balcony, (oil on canvas) by Paoletti, Antonio (1834-1912); 82.5x57.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On a Venetian Balcony. Antonio Ermolao Paoletti (1834-1912)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Grooms Procession, (oil on panel)

The Grooms Procession, (oil on panel)
990054 The Grooms Procession, (oil on panel) by Grimmer or Grimer, Abel (1570-1619); 26.7x38 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grooms Procession. Abel Grimmer (1570-1619). Oil on panel

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar, 1816 (black lead on paper)

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar, 1816 (black lead on paper)
990033 Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar, 1816 (black lead on paper) by Ingres, Jean Auguste Dominique (1780-1867); 27.7x21.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: The Choir Boys, (oil on canvas)

The Choir Boys, (oil on canvas)
989891 The Choir Boys, (oil on canvas) by Rico y Cejudo, Jose (1864-1939); 84.5x130.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Choir Boys. Jose Rico y Cejudo (b.1864). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A Florentine Festival: Passtimes after Lunch, (watercolour

A Florentine Festival: Passtimes after Lunch, (watercolour
989810 A Florentine Festival: Passtimes after Lunch, (watercolour, gouache and gold relief on board) by Meacci, Ricciardo (1856-1938); 36.8x115.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Pierrot, 1886 (oil on canvas)

Pierrot, 1886 (oil on canvas)
989805 Pierrot, 1886 (oil on canvas) by Comerre, Leon Francois (1850-1916); 71.7x40 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pierrot. Leon Francois Comerre (1850-1916). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: At the Piano, (oil on canvas)

At the Piano, (oil on canvas)
985073 At the Piano, (oil on canvas) by Weir, Julian Alden (1852-1919); 120x99.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Piano. Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919). Oil on canvas

Background imageMusic Making Collection: A seated Lady seen from Behind before a Virginal, (oil on panel)

A seated Lady seen from Behind before a Virginal, (oil on panel)
990427 A seated Lady seen from Behind before a Virginal, (oil on panel) by Codde, Pieter (1599-1678); 40.3x31.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A seated Lady seen from Behind before a Virginal)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Portrait of Johanne Helene Louise Brodersen, at the Piano, 1907 (pastel)

Portrait of Johanne Helene Louise Brodersen, at the Piano, 1907 (pastel)
659674 Portrait of Johanne Helene Louise Brodersen, at the Piano, 1907 (pastel) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 73.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageMusic Making Collection: Study of a Young Girl at the Piano; Etude pour Une Jeune Fille au Piano, (soft pencil

Study of a Young Girl at the Piano; Etude pour Une Jeune Fille au Piano, (soft pencil
656762 Study of a Young Girl at the Piano; Etude pour Une Jeune Fille au Piano, (soft pencil, pen and black ink on paper) by Renoir



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"Music Making: A Timeless Expression of the Soul" In the realm of art, music-making has been a subject that has captivated artists for centuries. From ancient frescoes to modern canvases, this universal language of melody and rhythm has inspired countless masterpieces. Dating back to the late 15th century, we find "Music-making angels, " delicately painted on restored frescoes. These celestial beings seem to emanate harmonious tunes as they play their instruments with ethereal grace. Moving forward in time, we encounter "Bacchanalia, " an oil painting on canvas that depicts a joyous gathering where music fills the air. The vibrant colors and lively brushstrokes capture the exuberance and energy of musicians immersed in their craft. "The Band, " created in 1949, portrays a group of musicians united by their shared love for creating melodies. Through bold strokes and rich textures, this oil painting brings forth the camaraderie and passion found within musical collaborations. Religious themes also intertwine with music-making throughout history. In "Christ with Singing and Music-Making Angels, " depicted multiple times on oak panels, heavenly voices blend with celestial instruments to create divine harmony that transcends earthly realms. Beyond traditional representations lies "The Dancer; La Danseuse. " This captivating oil painting showcases how movement can be transformed into melodic expression through graceful dance steps accompanied by rhythmic beats. Artists have also captured moments of celebration intertwined with music-making. In "A Feast Day, " an oil painting from 1890, jubilant figures revel in merriment while musicians provide a melodious backdrop to festivities filled with laughter and joy. Venturing into different cultures, "An Egyptian Interior" transports us to exotic lands where enchanting melodies resonate amidst opulent surroundings. The artist's skillful use of color creates an atmosphere that immerses viewers into this mesmerizing scene.