Playing Piano Collection

Clara Schumann (1819-96) and Joseph Joachim in concert, 1854 (pastel on paper)
PWI96777 Clara Schumann (1819-96) and Joseph Joachim in concert, 1854 (pastel on paper) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Gathering around a piano - Woman at piano playing a waltz, late 1800s
NWI4759671 Gathering around a piano - Woman at piano playing a waltz, late 1800s.; (add.info.: Gathering around a piano - Woman at piano playing a waltz)

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Krzysiek Kulesza

The Virtuoso
Tom Blood

Music Party, East Cowes Castle, c. 1835
5672199 Music Party, East Cowes Castle, c.1835 by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); Universal History Archive/UIG; English, out of copyright

The Piano, c. 1875 (drypoint on paper)
FSG324683 The Piano, c.1875 (drypoint on paper) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 23.4x15.8 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution, USA; Freer Gallery of Art

Fashion plate from Journal des Dames et des Modes
XZL151122 Fashion plate from Journal des Dames et des Modes, 23rd March 1836 (coloured engraving) by Lante, Louis-Marie (b.1789, fl.1824-39) (after); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (see 229288 for detail)
XBP229287 Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (see 229288 for detail) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (engraving)
CBF171092 Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; German, out of copyright

A Party at Bowerswell, 1853 (pen & ink on paper)
BBC199386 A Party at Bowerswell, 1853 (pen & ink on paper) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Breton Women (oil)
PCD282391 Breton Women (oil) by Serusier, Paul (1864-1927); Private Collection; Piccadilly Gallery, London, UK; French, out of copyright

Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (detail of 229287)
XBP229288 Day of the Dead figures as musicians (papier mache) (detail of 229287) by Mexican School; Private Collection; Photo eBoltin Picture Library; Mexican, out of copyright

The Conversation Piece (oil on canvas)
LGH228880 The Conversation Piece (oil on canvas) by Solomon, Solomon Joseph (1860-1927); Leighton House Museum, Kensington & Chelsea, London, UK; eLeighton House; English, out of copyright

Day Dream (oil on canvas)
Ma229655 Day Dream (oil on canvas) by Poynter, Edward John (1836-1919); 50.8x56 cm; Private Collection; Photo eThe Ms Gallery, London; English, out of copyright

The Celebrated, 1906 (oil on canvas)
XIL210454 The Celebrated, 1906 (oil on canvas) by Avy, Joseph Marius (1871-1939); 181x132 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Lille, France; French, out of copyright

Mohammad Ali seen here back stage at the Royal Albert Hall December 1974 74-7166-012

Un-named actor and actress seen here perform in the The Village concert by the Grotesques. September 1910 P000299

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Mother entertaining her daughter at the piano, 1870s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Portrait of Joseph Hofman, 1912 (oil on canvas)
BAL311960 Portrait of Joseph Hofman, 1912 (oil on canvas) by Cioglinsky, Jan Franzevich (1858-1912); Glinka Museum of Music Culture, Moscow, Russia; (add.info.: Jozef Kazimierz Hofmann (1876-1957)

Recalling the Faust Fantasy, 1866 (oil on canvas)
XIR61191 Recalling the Faust Fantasy, 1866 (oil on canvas) by Fortuny y CarbAo (Fortuny i Marsal), Mariano JoseMarAia Bernardo (1838-74); 40x69 cm; Prado, Madrid, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

A Music School Pupil, from Les Femmes de Paris, 1841-42 (colour litho)
XIR216197 A Music School Pupil, from Les Femmes de Paris, 1841-42 (colour litho) by Geniole, Alfred Andre (1813-61); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; French

The Singing Lesson, c. 1858 (coloured engraving)
XIR213939 The Singing Lesson, c.1858 (coloured engraving) by Russian School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; Russian, out of copyright

An Evening at the House of Madame X (w / c on paper)
XIR190299 An Evening at the House of Madame X (w/c on paper) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1799-1877); Louvre, Paris, France; (add.info.: Une Soiree Chez Madame X; ); French, out of copyright

Unfinished Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (b / w photo)
XIR154688 Unfinished Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91) (b/w photo) by Lange, Joseph (1751-1831); Mozart Museum, Salzburg

A Family Being Served with Tea, c. 1740-45 (oil on canvas)
XYC151492 A Family Being Served with Tea, c.1740-45 (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 106.7x139.7 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English

Playing the piano. This activity is an example of human dexterity impossible for a robot to reproduce accurately. The rapid smooth changes in length

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"Captivating the Soul: The Enchanting Art of Playing Piano" Immerse yourself in a world of melodic enchantment as Clara Schumann and Joseph Joachim grace the stage, their music resonating through time. This pastel masterpiece from 1854 captures their profound connection, transporting us to an era where piano mastery reigned supreme. Step into a vibrant musical gathering at East Cowes Castle circa 1835. Amidst laughter and merriment, the piano takes center stage, its keys alive with harmonious melodies that ignite joy in every heart present. A true testament to the power of music to unite souls. In "The Piano, " created in 1875 through meticulous drypoint technique on paper, we witness an instrument's silent allure. Its poised elegance invites our fingers to dance upon its keys, unlocking emotions hidden deep within our hearts. Even fashion pays homage to this timeless art form. A captivating fashion plate from Journal des Dames et des Modes showcases pianists adorned in exquisite attire, embodying both grace and passion as they bring life to ivory and ebony keys. Embrace the spirit of celebration with Day of the Dead figures transformed into musicians made from papier-mâché. In intricate detail or as part of a larger ensemble, these whimsical creations remind us that even beyond life's boundaries, music remains eternal. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart immortalized through engraving; his genius forever intertwined with grand pianos echoing his brilliance across centuries. His portrait serves as a reminder that playing piano is not merely an act but rather an expression of one's innermost self. Transport yourself back to Bowerswell in 1853—a lively soirée captured by pen and ink on paper—where friends gather around a piano for an evening filled with laughter and shared melodies. The instrument becomes more than just wood and strings; it becomes a conduit for human connection. Breton Women, their souls intertwined with the music they create.