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Musical Instrument Collection (page 6)

From timeless classics to cultural treasures, musical instruments have the power to transport us through time and space

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo)

Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo)
495443 Sikh Regimental Piper, 1900 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A military piper from the British Indian Army while serving in China during)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas)

The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas)
XIR417052 The Observatory and surroundings, view from the Butte aux Cailles, c.1710 (oil on canvas) by Millet, Jean-Francois, the Younger (1666-1723); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena, detail of St. Augustine and Dominican Beatus

The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena, detail of St. Augustine and Dominican Beatus
BAL99056 The Marriage of St Catherine of Siena, detail of St. Augustine and Dominican Beatus, c.1481-1500 (tempera & oil on wood) by Lorenzo d'Alessandro da Severino II

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Blue Ukuleles

Blue Ukuleles
Kristian Gallagher

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin

Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin (1780)
JLJ4672453 Greek poet Sapho (Sappho) playing lyre and two of her companions Painting by Jacques Louis Grandin (1780-?) 1808 Paris, Musee Marmottan by Grandin

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Esmeralda Representation of the character of 'Notre Dame de Paris'

Esmeralda Representation of the character of "Notre Dame de Paris"
JLJ4677567 Esmeralda Representation of the character of " Notre Dame de Paris" by Victor Hugo (1802-1885). Painting by Charle Auguste Steuben (1788-1856) 1839 Nantes

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: La lecon de musique Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 18th century. Paris

La lecon de musique Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 18th century. Paris
JLJ4647232 La lecon de musique Painting by Francois Boucher (1703-1770). 18th century. Paris. Musee Cognacq Jay by Boucher

Background imageMusical Instrument 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 imageMusical Instrument Collection: In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, (oil on canvas)

In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, (oil on canvas)
989912 In a Village at El Biar, Algiers, (oil on canvas) by Bridgman, Frederick Arthur (1847-1928); 83.2x116.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In a Village at El Biar, Algiers)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The organ in the Basilica of St. Martin, Weingarten (engraving)

The organ in the Basilica of St. Martin, Weingarten (engraving)
1127319 The organ in the Basilica of St. Martin, Weingarten (engraving) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The organ at the Basilica of St)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Musicians in a Tavern Painting by David Teniers the Young (1610-1690) 17th century Turin

Musicians in a Tavern Painting by David Teniers the Young (1610-1690) 17th century Turin
LRI4620224 Musicians in a Tavern Painting by David Teniers the Young (1610-1690) 17th century Turin, Galleria Sabauda Italy by Teniers, David the Younger (1610-90); Galleria Sabauda

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Young Japanese nude playing shamisen (or samisen: long sleeve lute with three strings

Young Japanese nude playing shamisen (or samisen: long sleeve lute with three strings
LSE4105492 Young Japanese nude playing shamisen (or samisen: long sleeve lute with three strings) - in " Japanese doll" by Felicien Champsaur, ill

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The Fifer and His Friend, 1870-80 (oil on canvas)

The Fifer and His Friend, 1870-80 (oil on canvas)
3108884 The Fifer and His Friend, 1870-80 (oil on canvas) by Johnson, Eastman (1824-1906); 51x41 cm; Shelburne Museum, Vermont, USA; (add.info.: Depicts two fellows sitting next to a fireplace)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Taking a stroll (oil on canvas)

Taking a stroll (oil on canvas)
XKH150650 Taking a stroll (oil on canvas) by Scheits, Matthias (c.1630-c.1700); 38.5x46.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Study of two boys C. 1898 (sepia photo)

Study of two boys C. 1898 (sepia photo)
5892913 Study of two boys C.1898 (sepia photo) by Pluschow, Guglielmo (Wilhelm Pluschow) (1852-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Guglielmo Pluschow (1852 - 1930)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Woman music playing the harp (Allegory of Music). (Painting, 17th century)

Woman music playing the harp (Allegory of Music). (Painting, 17th century)
LRI4596919 Woman music playing the harp (Allegory of Music). (Painting, 17th century) by Lanfranco, Giovanni (1582-1647); Gallerie Nazionali Barberini Corsini, Rome

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Picture shows Mik Kaminski, violinist with The Electric Light Orchestra from 1973

Picture shows Mik Kaminski, violinist with The Electric Light Orchestra from 1973 (also known as ELO) performing at The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The piper calls the tune... these young hopefuls from Honley High School are aiming to

The piper calls the tune... these young hopefuls from Honley High School are aiming to gain a place in the National Festival of Music for Youth in London

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The girl horn blower: Ripons famous horn must always be sounded at curfew

The girl horn blower: Ripons famous horn must always be sounded at curfew, at four corners of the Market Place. For centuries the city Horn blower has been performing the ceremony

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Boomtown Rats in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, 19th October 1979

Boomtown Rats in concert at the Odeon, Birmingham, 19th October 1979

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Morecambe and Wise appeared at Coventry Theatre for four shows entitled '

Morecambe and Wise appeared at Coventry Theatre for four shows entitled " Eric and Ernie - Two of a Kind!" Back stage they were photographed with Arthur Worsley

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Crazy Flappers

Crazy Flappers
22nd January 1926: Female flappers kicking, dancing, and having fun while musicians perform during a Charleston dance contest at the Parody Club. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The Organ in Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America

The Organ in Notre-Dame Basilica, Montreal, Quebec, Canada, North America

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Dervish Band

Dervish Band
A dervish musical band circa 1900. (Photo by P. L. Sperr/Getty Images)

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The musicians on top of the wagon, detail of the central panel of The Haywain Triptych, c

The musicians on top of the wagon, detail of the central panel of The Haywain Triptych, c
468194 The musicians on top of the wagon, detail of the central panel of The Haywain Triptych, c.1515 (oil on panel) (detail of 3429) by Bosch, Hieronymus (c.1450-1516); Prado, Madrid

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Decorative Baroque Frame, by William Hogarth

Decorative Baroque Frame, by William Hogarth
Photo of an original engraving from the Works of William Hogarth published in 1833

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Louis Armstrong Performing in Paris

Louis Armstrong Performing in Paris
(FILES) Picture shows American jazzman Louis Armstrong during a concert in Paris, 5th June 1965. N/B B/W / AFP PHOTO

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Louis Armstrong Typing not Trumpeting

Louis Armstrong Typing not Trumpeting
Unlocated file picture taken in the 1950s of American jazzman Louis Armstrong, using a typewriter in his dressing room. / AFP PHOTO / -

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Louis Armstrong, writing a partition in his dressing room

Louis Armstrong, writing a partition in his dressing room
Unlocated file picture taken in the 1950s of American jazzman Louis Armstrong, writing a partition in his dressing room. / AFP PHOTO / -

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Traditional Japanese Woodblock female musician

Traditional Japanese Woodblock female musician
Kunisada (1786-1865), was in his own time was the most popular and successful print designer in Japan. This print of 1862 shows an actor Nakamura Daikich with a Shamisen is a 3-stringed lute with a

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of House Interior

Vintage Japanese Woodblock print of House Interior
This wonderful colourful Oban woodblock print is by Yamazaki Toshinobu, (1857-1885) Son of a barber; He created thirty woodblock prints of the 1877 Satsuma Rebellion

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The painted interior ceiling of the Almagro Basilica (Spanish)

The painted interior ceiling of the Almagro Basilica (Spanish: Basilica de Maria Auxiliadora y San Carlos), Almagro, Buenos Aires, Argentina

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Musical angel HKR01_04_034

Musical angel HKR01_04_034
St Albans Cathedral, St. Albans, Hertfordshire. Detail of a wood carving on the Archdeacons choir stall in the cathedral church, depicting an angel with a stringed instrument

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Detail of a local traditional musician with a guitar in the historic center of Campeche, Yucatan

Detail of a local traditional musician with a guitar in the historic center of Campeche, Yucatan, Mexico

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Odeon Weston-Super-Mare NWC01_01_1718

Odeon Weston-Super-Mare NWC01_01_1718
Odeon Cinema, Walliscote Road, Weston-Super-Mare, North Somerset. The illuminated console of the Compton organ in the Odeon Cinema

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Broadwood piano DP103348

Broadwood piano DP103348
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Highgate, Camden, Greater London. Detail of the top of a late-eighteenth century piano by John Broadwood and Son, from Kenwood House, showing its keyboard

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Piano strings DP103351

Piano strings DP103351
Kenwood House, Hampstead Lane, Highgate, Camden, Greater London. Detail of strings and hammers on a late-eighteenth century piano by John Broadwood and Son, from Kenwood House

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Organ of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Organ of Cathedral of St. Nicholas, Ceske Budejovice, South Bohemian Region, Czech Republic

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Musician with his double bass walking through the colourful street of Trinidad

Musician with his double bass walking through the colourful street of Trinidad, Sancti Spiritus Province, Cuba

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: A decorated Spanish guitar is seen as folk music guitarists perform during the

A decorated Spanish guitar is seen as folk music guitarists perform during the traditional feast of St Gregory in Marsaxlokk, Malta, April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The tuning machines of a double bass are seen as a man in a hat performs at Garibaldi

The tuning machines of a double bass are seen as a man in a hat performs at Garibaldi square in Mexico City, Mexico April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: The headstock of a guitar is seen as folk music guitarists perform during the traditional

The headstock of a guitar is seen as folk music guitarists perform during the traditional feast of St Gregory in Marsaxlokk, Malta, April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Darrin Zammit Lupi

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: Molds for the manufacture of guitars, are displayed inside a workshop of instruments at

Molds for the manufacture of guitars, are displayed inside a workshop of instruments at Vina del Mar, Chile April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Rodrigo Garrido

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: A musician holds a double bass at Garibaldi square in Mexico City

A musician holds a double bass at Garibaldi square in Mexico City, Mexico April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: A mute trumpet is pictured at Garibaldi square in Mexico City

A mute trumpet is pictured at Garibaldi square in Mexico City, Mexico April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: A harp that is held by an image of Saint Cecilia, patron of musicians

A harp that is held by an image of Saint Cecilia, patron of musicians, is pictured inside a showcase at Garibaldi square in Mexico City, Mexico April 4, 2018. REUTERS/Edgard Garrido

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: A street musician performs under a bridge in Paris

A street musician performs under a bridge in Paris
The shadow of a street musician is cast against the wall of an underpass in Paris, February 6, 2011. Picture taken February 6, 2011

Background imageMusical Instrument Collection: A police officer plays instrument as he takes part in Mariachi flash mob

A police officer plays instrument as he takes part in Mariachi flash mob, a part of independence day celebrations, in Zona Rosa neighbourhood, Mexico City, Mexico September 28, 2018



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From timeless classics to cultural treasures, musical instruments have the power to transport us through time and space. Vermeer's masterpiece 'The Guitar Player' captures the delicate harmony between artist and instrument, while Kings College Chapel resonates with the majestic sounds of a master organ. The Edwardian music room in Thornton Manor invites us into an era of elegance and refinement, where melodies fill the air. In Notre Dame de Paris cathedral, the grandeur of a master organ echoes through its sacred halls. Step into the House for an Art Lovers' music room and be enchanted by the piano's melodic whispers. Bagpipe players donning traditional Scottish uniforms evoke images of rugged landscapes and spirited celebrations. Journey Down Under to Australia, where hand-painted didgeridoos showcase vibrant Aboriginal artistry that harmonizes with ancient rhythms. In Punch cartoonist's witty engraving, Wagner's Ring Cycle receives a comical warning about its epic length. Leonard Bernstein conducts with passion and precision, his baton guiding symphonies towards perfection. A simple banjo in black-and-white evokes nostalgia for simpler times when heartfelt tunes were strummed around campfires. Whether it is classical compositions or folk melodies that move your soul, these glimpses into musical history remind us of humanity's universal language – music.