Banjo Player Collection

Advert for Wrights coal tar soap, 1914. A print from the Illustrated London News, 13th June 1914

The Dancing Lesson, 1878. Creator: Thomas Eakins
The Dancing Lesson, 1878

The Banjo Player, 1895. Creator: Bonnard, Pierre (1867-1947)
The Banjo Player, 1895. Found in the Collection of Muse e d Orsay, Paris

Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882. Creator: Unknown
Servants office in an American hotel; [Mount Vernon Hotel, Baltimore, MD], 1882

The breakdown, c1850-c1995. Creator: Unknown
The breakdown, c1850-c1995

Man seated with banjo next to woman at stairs, 1903. Creator: Camera Club
Man seated with banjo next to woman at stairs, 1903

Rag time, 1899. Creator: Jay Campbell Phillips
Rag time, 1899

In Dixie land, 1899. Creator: Jay Campbell Phillips
In Dixie land, 1899

Selecting a banjo; [Richmond, Virginia], 1882. Creator: Unknown
Selecting a banjo; [Richmond, Virginia], 1882

"Miss Apperson" playing banjo...Sen. George Hearst's residence, Washington, D.C. 1895
"Miss Apperson" playing banjo beside statue of "Flora" in niche of Sen. George Hearst's residence, Washington, D.C. 1895

Happy Hours in Camp G and B&M Engineers Corps and Visitors, 1889. Creator: John C. H. Grabill
Happy Hours in Camp G and B&M Engineers Corps and Visitors, 1889. Small group of men and women and two deer in front of a tent. Some of the men are playing musical instruments

Dave Moorwood, The Pete Allen Band, Deanwood Park Golf Club, Newbury, Berks, 10th Oct. 2021

Pete Allen, The Pete Allen Band, Deanwood Park Golf Club, Newbury, Berks, 10th Oct. 2021

Horace Westons World Renowned Banjo Music, 1883. Creator: Unknown
Printed sheet music for " Seek No Further March" by African-American musician Horace Weston. The three page folio has a cover featuring an illustrated portrait of Weston standing with his

James Chirillo, Nairn Internationa Jazz Festival, 2004. Creator: Brian Foskett
James Chirillo, Nairn Internationa Jazz Festival, 2004

Banjo, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888. 1888
Banjo, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Musical Mokes, 1860s. Creator: J. Wood
Musical Mokes, 1860s

Tony Pitt, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2014. Artist: Brian O Connor
Tony Pitt, The Under Ground, Eastbourne, East Sussex, 2014

Geisha girls, Japan, early 20th century(?)
Geisha girls, Japan. A group of geishas in traditional costume, two of them playing the shamisen, a form of banjo

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"The Banjo Player: A Melodic Journey Through Time" Step back in time to 1878 with Thomas Eakins' captivating painting, "The Dancing Lesson, " where a banjo player sets the rhythm for dancers twirling in delight. The banjo's enchanting melodies continue to resonate through history, as seen in Pierre Bonnard's masterpiece, "The Banjo Player" from 1895. Fast forward to October 10th, 2021, at Deanwood Park Golf Club in Newbury, Berks. Dave Moorwood of The Pete Allen Band strums his banjo passionately, filling the air with soulful tunes that captivate the audience. Joining him is Pete Allen himself, a virtuoso on the banjo whose skill and passion shine brightly. Travel further back to 1883 when Horace Westons introduced his world-renowned banjo music. Although its creator remains unknown, this iconic instrument has left an indelible mark on musical history. In another artistic portrayal from around 1877 titled "Study for 'Negro Boy Dancing': The Banjo Player, " we witness the power of music transcending boundaries. In more recent times at Nairn International Jazz Festival in 2004, James Chirillo mesmerizes audiences with his mastery of the banjo. Brian Foskett captures this moment perfectly through his lens. Even advertisements recognized the allure of this instrument; Duke brand cigarettes featured a stunning illustration called "Banjo" as part of their Musical Instruments series in 1888. Meanwhile, J. Wood's whimsical artwork titled "Musical Mokes" transports us to the lively atmosphere of the 1860s. Tony Pitt takes center stage with The Under Ground band at Eastbourne's East Sussex venue in 2014 while Brian O'Connor immortalizes this performance through artistry.