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From Heath Robinson's intricate contraptions to Madame Yevonde's captivating portraits, the string has woven its way into art and history

Background imageString Collection: Jiri Mucha lowering a key on a string so a visitor can open the doors of his house in

Jiri Mucha lowering a key on a string so a visitor can open the doors of his house in
940495 Jiri Mucha lowering a key on a string so a visitor can open the doors of his house in Hradcany, Prague (b/w photo) by Czech Photographer (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageString Collection: Boys Play and Girls Play (colour litho)

Boys Play and Girls Play (colour litho)
3648473 Boys Play and Girls Play (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Play and Girls Play)

Background imageString Collection: The Family Concert, 1666 (oil on canvas)

The Family Concert, 1666 (oil on canvas)
2969987 The Family Concert, 1666 (oil on canvas) by Steen, Jan Havicksz. (1625/26-79); 86.6x101 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL, USA; Gift of Timothy B. Blackstone; Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageString Collection: Musical instruments (colour litho)

Musical instruments (colour litho)
2795461 Musical instruments (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical instruments)

Background imageString Collection: A String of Pearls or The Friend of Fleet Street (1847), Britannia, Hoxton. Sweeney Todd (engraving)

A String of Pearls or The Friend of Fleet Street (1847), Britannia, Hoxton. Sweeney Todd (engraving)
611105 A String of Pearls or The Friend of Fleet Street (1847), Britannia, Hoxton. Sweeney Todd (engraving) by English School

Background imageString Collection: Bushman family

Bushman family
LLM456149 Bushman family by North American, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Bushman family. Illustration from With the Worlds People by John Clark Ridpath (Clark E Ridpath)

Background imageString Collection: Boys Flying Kite In Trouble (chromolitho)

Boys Flying Kite In Trouble (chromolitho)
733376 Boys Flying Kite In Trouble (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Boys Flying Kite In Trouble.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageString Collection: Girls Watching Bee Whilst Playing With Ball (chromolitho)

Girls Watching Bee Whilst Playing With Ball (chromolitho)
733367 Girls Watching Bee Whilst Playing With Ball (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageString Collection: Children Flying Kite in Countryside (chromolitho)

Children Flying Kite in Countryside (chromolitho)
733361 Children Flying Kite in Countryside (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageString Collection: Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labyrinth, 1861 (pencil & wash on paper)

Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labyrinth, 1861 (pencil & wash on paper)
6256000 Theseus and the Minotaur in the Labyrinth, 1861 (pencil & wash on paper) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; English, out of copyright

Background imageString Collection: Roman writing materials 44 BC to AD 400

Roman writing materials 44 BC to AD 400
BAL15443 Roman writing materials 44 BC to AD 400 by Roman; Verulamium Museum, St.Albans, Hertfordshire, UK; (add.info.: Roman writing equipment including a metal stylus)

Background imageString Collection: Bass Viol (wood)

Bass Viol (wood)
HSC207106 Bass Viol (wood) by English School; Horniman Museum, London, UK; Photo eHeini Schneebeli; English, out of copyright

Background imageString Collection: Portrait of Lina Cavalieri, c. 1901 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Lina Cavalieri, c. 1901 (oil on canvas)
CH401832 Portrait of Lina Cavalieri, c.1901 (oil on canvas) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 67.3x60.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageString Collection: A Sarinda, or Hindostan type violin, from Costumes of India by E

A Sarinda, or Hindostan type violin, from Costumes of India by E
STC439582 A Sarinda, or Hindostan type violin, from Costumes of India by E. Orme, 1804 (coloured etching) by Solvyns, Franz Balthazar (1760-1824) (after)

Background imageString Collection: A Breton onion seller with his wares, from Wonderful London

A Breton onion seller with his wares, from Wonderful London
STC427909 A Breton onion seller with his wares, from Wonderful London, published 1926-27 (photogravure) by English Photographer

Background imageString Collection: J Becquet, sculptor, 1859 (drypoint)

J Becquet, sculptor, 1859 (drypoint)
6200322 J Becquet, sculptor, 1859 (drypoint) by Whistler, James Abbott McNeill (1834-1903); 19.1x31.1 cm; The McManus, Dundee

Background imageString Collection: Hanging Apples (oil on canvas)

Hanging Apples (oil on canvas)
822932 Hanging Apples (oil on canvas) by David, Stanley S. (1847-98); 30.7x 25.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Hanging Apples. Stanley S. David (1847-1898). Oil on canvas. 30.7 x 25.5cm

Background imageString Collection: Still Life with Asparagus, 1697 (oil on panel)

Still Life with Asparagus, 1697 (oil on panel)
3704078 Still Life with Asparagus, 1697 (oil on panel) by Coorte, Adrian (c.1660-1707); 25x20.5 cm; Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam, The Netherlands; (add.info.: ); Dutch, out of copyright

Background imageString Collection: Der Rheinfall bei Schaffhausen (colour litho)

Der Rheinfall bei Schaffhausen (colour litho)
3096814 Der Rheinfall bei Schaffhausen (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Der Rheinfall bei Schaffhausen)

Background imageString Collection: The 'First Foot', a Scotch New-Year Custom (engraving)

The "First Foot", a Scotch New-Year Custom (engraving)
1061380 The " First Foot", a Scotch New-Year Custom (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The " First Foot", a Scotch New-Year Custom)

Background imageString Collection: British Valentine card with an image of a cherub pulling a woman along with a string of flowers

British Valentine card with an image of a cherub pulling a woman along with a string of flowers (colour litho)
982397 British Valentine card with an image of a cherub pulling a woman along with a string of flowers (colour litho) by English School

Background imageString Collection: Toy Birds, 1939. Creator: Frank Budash

Toy Birds, 1939. Creator: Frank Budash
Toy Birds, 1939

Background imageString Collection: Spider's web

Spider's web
Allan Wallberg

Background imageString Collection: The strange garden

The strange garden
Radoslav Penchev

Background imageString Collection: G l a n c e

G l a n c e
Hesham Alhumaid

Background imageString Collection: Nature vs Civilization

Nature vs Civilization
Leon

Background imageString Collection: harpist

harpist
Christoph Hessel

Background imageString Collection: Roll and play it again

Roll and play it again
Sebastian Kisworo

Background imageString Collection: Mr. Giovanni, the tailor

Mr. Giovanni, the tailor
Antonio Grambone

Background imageString Collection: Cantus Arcticus - Concerto for Birds

Cantus Arcticus - Concerto for Birds
Jared Lim

Background imageString Collection: Time... is... up

Time... is... up
Victoria Glinka

Background imageString Collection: wired

wired
Saso N. Alusevski

Background imageString Collection: 119544

119544

Background imageString Collection: 119543

119543

Background imageString Collection: 119605

119605

Background imageString Collection: 119660

119660

Background imageString Collection: Fisherman

Fisherman
Tatyana Tomsickova

Background imageString Collection: 121592

121592

Background imageString Collection: The birth of the 'Black Square'

The birth of the "Black Square"
Victoria Glinka

Background imageString Collection: Last texture

Last texture
Mohammadreza Momeni

Background imageString Collection: Spider

Spider
Nico T

Background imageString Collection: tower of the strings

tower of the strings
Linda Wride

Background imageString Collection: Purpose

Purpose
mea

Background imageString Collection: The Climber

The Climber
Bogdan Bouşcă

Background imageString Collection: Marionetas

Marionetas
claudia méndez cordero

Background imageString Collection: Timekeeper

Timekeeper
Svetlana Melik-Nubarova

Background imageString Collection: lute

lute
piXXelpark



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From Heath Robinson's intricate contraptions to Madame Yevonde's captivating portraits, the string has woven its way into art and history. Beethoven's manuscripts reveal the profound emotions expressed through his string quartets, while Piero della Francesca masterfully captured light and shadow in his paintings. In Sri Lanka, the Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players create enchanting melodies with their traditional instruments like the ti-tzu and so-na. Across cultures, from China to Western music, strings have resonated with passion and beauty. But they are not limited to artistic expression alone; they find their place in everyday life too. Asparagus crowns planted meticulously in a trench demonstrate how roots can spread evenly for growth. The electric guitar paired with an amplifier unleashes a powerful sound that reverberates through our souls. Beethoven's manuscript of Opus 135 reminds us of the eternal question: 'Must it be?' With each stroke of the pen on paper, he immortalized his thoughts on this delicate thread of music history. Merlin Enabnit reminds us that even something as simple as a piece can carry a hefty price tag. A gyroscope spinning effortlessly on a piece showcases physics at play while guitar strings vibrating produce harmonious melodies that touch our hearts. Whether it is connecting pieces together or creating beautiful sounds, there is no denying that strings hold immense power within them.