Street Musician Collection

Street band wearing orange shirts playing music on the pavement watched by toddler wearing orange clothes, Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Musicians playing guitars, Havana Viejo, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

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

Spanish Serenade. Engraving in "The Peoples of the Earth" 1890
JAB5037234 Spanish Serenade. Engraving in "The Peoples of the Earth" 1890.; (add.info.: Spanish Serenade. Engraving in "The Peoples of the Earth" 1890)

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Fantasy photo showing a blind violinist playing music at the door of a building
LUX4818010 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Fantasy photo showing a blind violinist playing music at the door of a building, 1862; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

The movement - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph)
DUV4219790 The movement - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220445 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Italy, Southern Italy: In a city a travelling musician and his mechanical piano, 1890
LUX4813644 Italy, Southern Italy: In a city a travelling musician and his mechanical piano, 1890; (add.info.: Italy, Southern Italy: In a city a travelling musician and his mechanical piano)

Photograph of a painting by J.Salle depicting a young girl playing the accordeon, 1890
LUX4718745 Photograph of a painting by J.Salle depicting a young girl playing the accordeon, 1890; (add.info.: Photograph of a painting by J.Salle depicting a young girl playing the accordeon)

France: street theatre, a troupe of musicians and comedians repetting in a courtyard, 1900
LUX4760875 France: street theatre, a troupe of musicians and comedians repetting in a courtyard, 1900; (add.info.: France: street theatre)

Group of Algerian Kabyles - musicians (flute and drum), animal watchman (monkey) - child, dog
PCT4295306 Group of Algerian Kabyles - musicians (flute and drum), animal watchman (monkey) - child, dog, sheep's head - mountains of Kabylie (Atlas)

Vocal music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph)
DUV4219922 Vocal music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving)
DUV4205638 Illustration for "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire", 1866 (engraving); 21x17 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Letter J Organ Player)

Angels with trumpets playing music in the sky. 19th century colour engraving
NWI4916570 Angels with trumpets playing music in the sky. 19th century colour engraving; (add.info.: Angels with trumpets playing music in the sky)

France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Guillotiere district, rue de la Guillotiere, a barbarly organ player
LUX4792746 France, Rhone-Alpes, Rhone (69), Lyon: Guillotiere district, rue de la Guillotiere, a barbarly organ player, 1907 - lingerie shop "A l'imperatrice de Russie"; (add.info)

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

GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). El cartel del crimen (El musico ciego) - the crime cartel (the blind musician). ca
CUL4863269 GUTIERREZ SOLANA, Jose (1886-1945). El cartel del crimen (El musico ciego) - the crime cartel (the blind musician). ca. 1920. (78 x 64 cm). Oil on canvas

The Chimo dance, from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda
AIS5369335 The Chimo dance, from the book "Trujillo del Peru" by Baltasar Martinez Companon y Bajanda, bishop of Trujillo (1782-1785)

Christmas Eve serenade by 19th century street entertainers
7243395 Christmas Eve serenade by 19th century street entertainers; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Eve serenade by 19th century street entertainers)

Fashionable people enjoying the street entertainment in Paris, 1822. Dick Jenkins, the Captain
FLO4686770 Fashionable people enjoying the street entertainment in Paris, 1822. Dick Jenkins, the Captain, Lady Halibut and Lydia enjoying a Lounge in the Italian Boulevard

Magic Lantern: a bear showman and an oboe musician during a walking show. This popular tradition was very common in
FGL5485081 Magic Lantern: a bear showman and an oboe musician during a walking show. This popular tradition was very common in the Ariegeois Pyrenees

The character of the street singer or public crier (or beggar fiddler) under the Revolution
ELD4956342 The character of the street singer or public crier (or beggar fiddler) under the Revolution (French street singer or crier)

Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 10/07/04 - Arrest of a Japanese spy disguise as an organ player - Music
ICA4855232 Illustration of Edouard Carrier in Le Pelerin, 10/07/04 - Arrest of a Japanese spy disguise as an organ player - Music, Russian-Japanese War, Barbary organ

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): street singers with banjo, 1910
LUX4725316 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): street singers with banjo, 1910; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): street singers with banjo, 1910); Photo © Lux-in-Fine

Dancers on echasse at the Champs Elysees, by a family of street artists, using the folklore of the Landes
FLO4718395 Dancers on echasse at the Champs Elysees, by a family of street artists, using the folklore of the Landes, the mother to the drum

The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician
FLO4718380 The blind organist of the Pont des Arts, a mother and her child give a play to the musician, followed by a legionnaire and a young woman - Eau forte after an illustration by Victor Auver

Show of charlatans: tooth snatcher, saltimbanks and musicians on the Pont-Neuf (Pont Neuf)
PCT4271523 Show of charlatans: tooth snatcher, saltimbanks and musicians on the Pont-Neuf (Pont Neuf) in Paris at the time of Louis XIII (17th century)

La serenade dans une rue d'un village spanish (the spanish serenade) Engraving from "Les peuples de la
ELD4842020 La serenade dans une rue d'un village spanish (the spanish serenade) Engraving from "Les peuples de la terre" by Charles Delon

Woman playing the old wheel (or "Lira tedesca" or "ghironda")
FAT4300613 Woman playing the old wheel (or "Lira tedesca" or "ghironda"). In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome

T: a travelling musician (Homo Titubans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4221975 T: a travelling musician (Homo Titubans) - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Nomad family of musicians (engraving)
8679741 Nomad family of musicians (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); 19, 9x18, 7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustave Dore's family of nomadic musicians); © Erik Pierre Hofmann

The thespis wagon, chariot carrying comedians and musicians though the city. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph)
ELD4848668 The thespis wagon, chariot carrying comedians and musicians though the city. End of the 19th century (chromolithograph).; Private Collection; Photo © The Holbarn Archive

Carriers and fishonnieres of the Marche des Halles dancing around the statue of Henry IV, in the centre
FLO4718423 Carriers and fishonnieres of the Marche des Halles dancing around the statue of Henry IV, in the centre, the Marquis veiled as a noble, plays the violin

Traveling musicians, c.1881-83 (oil on canvas)
8724773 Traveling musicians, c.1881-83 (oil on canvas) by Favretto, Giacomo (1849-87); Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes, Buenos Aires, Argentina; (add.info.: By Giacomo Favretto)

Street Musician 1800 (Oil on canvas, mounted to Masonite)
8766545 Street Musician 1800 (Oil on canvas, mounted to Masonite); 101.8x76.2 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; (add.info)

Something to the poor blind man. You have to have pity on your neighbour, even when you have to complain about it
DUV4222319 Something to the poor blind man. You have to have pity on your neighbour, even when you have to complain about it, c.1830 (engraving); 16x12 cm; (add.info.: Alphabet fun. J)

young woman with beautiful dress dancing in the middle of a group of young men and girls at an outdoor village party
PCT4280623 young woman with beautiful dress dancing in the middle of a group of young men and girls at an outdoor village party

Letters I J K L M; J Organ Player; K Kaleidoscope; L Lithographer; M Plaster Molder
DUV4205631 Letters I J K L M; J Organ Player; K Kaleidoscope; L Lithographer; M Plaster Molder. Engraving in "Abecedaire des arts et metiers pour teaching a lire"

Letter M: Forward the Music! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century
DUV4207568 Letter M: Forward the Music! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Letter M: Forward the Music! Letter N: No, you won't get my little ship! Engraving in " ABC fun"
DUV4207556 Letter M: Forward the Music! Letter N: No, you won't get my little ship! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages

Street entertainer performing on a horn and violin. After removing his huge glasses from his nose
FLO4677673 Street entertainer performing on a horn and violin. After removing his huge glasses from his nose, the old geezer blows on his horn (sarbacane) and plays the violin

Pictures of Popular People: Street Musicians (engraving)
8673702 Pictures of Popular People: Street Musicians (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Musicians)

Komuso (Komusou), monks begging Zen Buddhism - Japan 1880-1910
CSO4981954 Komuso (Komusou), monks begging Zen Buddhism - Japan 1880-1910 -; (add.info.: Komuso (Komusou), monks begging Zen Buddhism - Japan 1880-1910 -); Photo © DDF. All rights reserved 2024

France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Basque singers and musicians on a beach in Biarritz, 1895
LUX4810988 France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64), Biarritz: Basque singers and musicians on a beach in Biarritz, 1895; (add.info.: France, Aquitaine, Pyrenees-Atlantiques (64)

Improvement of the Morals, 1786. Creator: Daniel Nikolaus Chodowiecki
Improvement of the Morals, 1786

Street Musicians, 1898-1899, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Street Musicians, 1898-1899, (1956)

Former general as a street musician, 1895-1899. Creator: Jan de Waardt
Former general as a street musician, 1895-1899. A veteran who was a general in the Dutch East Indies, and lost his left leg in battle, tries to earn money as a busker by singing to a barrel organ

Street musicians at the Pantheon, 1840. Creator: Olaf Johan Sodermark
Street musicians at the Pantheon, 1840

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A vibrant scene unfolds on the streets of Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba. A street band wearing eye-catching orange shirts fills the air with melodious tunes as they passionately play their guitars. Their music resonates through the pavement and captivates passersby. Amongst the crowd, a toddler dressed in matching orange clothes stands mesmerized by the captivating performance. The child's innocent eyes are filled with wonder as they watch these talented musicians showcase their skills. This historical neighborhood of Havana, known for its rich culture and heritage, provides the perfect backdrop for this enchanting spectacle. The old buildings and cobblestone streets add to the charm of this musical gathering in West Indies' bustling capital. In another corner of Santiago de Cuba Province lies its Historical Center where yet another musician captures hearts with his artistry. Joseph Hollman sits gracefully while playing his cello during a portrait sitting in 1897. His passion for music is evident as he creates soul-stirring melodies that echo through time. The love for music transcends eras and continents; even an 18th-century oil painting depicts street musicians entertaining audiences with their melodic performances. This timeless portrayal reminds us that street musicians have always been an integral part of society, bringing joy to people's lives throughout history. Traveling across borders to Italy, Anatoli Afanasyevich Arapov's artwork showcases Italian musicians immersed in their craft. Painted in 1914 using oil on canvas, this masterpiece captures not only their talent but also symbolizes artistic expression within Russian culture at that time. As we delve into childhood memories depicted in engravings from Imagier de l'enfance circa 1900, we encounter scenes like "Crazy Theatre" and "The Chestnut Merchant. " These illustrations transport us back to a simpler time when street performers were cherished sources of entertainment for children and adults alike. From hurdy-gurdy players to flamenco dancers, the world of street musicians is diverse and captivating.