Instruments Collection (page 20)

A Scant Audience - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho)
731713 A Scant Audience - Victorian Christmas card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Scant Audience - Victorian Christmas card)

Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho)
735996 Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Francois Arago and a meteor visible at midday)

Palais de la Navigation (chromolitho)
735023 Palais de la Navigation (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Palais de la Navigation)

Annette von Essipoff and Marie Soldat (chromolitho)
735001 Annette von Essipoff and Marie Soldat (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Annette von Essipoff and Marie Soldat)

The Sciences (chromolitho)
734772 The Sciences (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Sciences. Liebig card)

An evening party of a nobleman (chromolitho)
735714 An evening party of a nobleman (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: An evening party of a nobleman)

Paganini and Chopin (chromolitho)
734998 Paganini and Chopin (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Paganini and Chopin)

Scotland (chromolitho)
734953 Scotland (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scotland. Liebig card, late 19th century/early 20th century.); Look and Learn / Rosenberg Collection

March of the Children (colour litho)
668556 March of the Children (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: March of the Children.); © Look and Learn; English, out of copyright

John Knox admonishing Mary Queen of Scots (engraving)
665153 John Knox admonishing Mary Queen of Scots (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: John Knox admonishing Mary Queen of Scots)

Architecture, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome
483387 Architecture, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Diagram explaining Horology or Dyalling, from The Gentlemans Recreation
483372 Diagram explaining Horology or Dyalling, from The Gentlemans Recreation published by Richard Blome, 1686 (engraving) by English School

Girl playing a violin (pen & brown ink on paper)
423996 Girl playing a violin (pen & brown ink on paper) by Sickert, Walter Richard (1860-1942); 17.7x12.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; English

The old observing room, Greenwich, from A Short History of the English People
KW392533 The old observing room, Greenwich, from A Short History of the English People by J. R. Green, published 1893 (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English

French Musicians, or Les Savoyards, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving)
2562196 French Musicians, or Les Savoyards, 1835 (hand-coloured engraving) by Cruikshank, George (1792-1878); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

The band, 1914 (b / w photo)
2829263 The band, 1914 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One of 27 photographs collected by Maj William Dickinson, 2nd Bn Kings African Rifles)

1849, A few friends to tea and a little music (engraving)
2809907 1849, A few friends to tea and a little music (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83); Private Collection; (add.info.: 1849, A few friends to tea and a little music)

The terrible fight, in Petersburg, between an assistant and a mad surgeon at the time of operating a sick person
2815472 The terrible fight, in Petersburg, between an assistant and a mad surgeon at the time of operating a sick person (colour litho) by Beltrame

Instruments de musique japonais, le hing-kou (engraving)
2781681 Instruments de musique japonais, le hing-kou (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Instruments de musique japonais, le hing-kou)

Instruments de la famille du violon, alto, violoncelle ou basse, contre-basse (engraving)
2781678 Instruments de la famille du violon, alto, violoncelle ou basse, contre-basse (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Away With Melancholy! (colour litho)
2799716 Away With Melancholy! (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Away With Melancholy)

Snake-Charmers in India
Snake-charmers handle the cobra with impunity as they play their instruments. Date: late 1890s

From China to Canada (colour litho)
2777633 From China to Canada (colour litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: From China to Canada)

Comic postcard, Conductor and band Date: 20th century

Original Artwork - Fantasy scene with dancing elephant
Original Artwork - Fantasy scene with five young Indian boys playing music to a crazy-looking dancing elephant! Date: circa 1937

The characteristic afterwork festivals (Colour Litho)
2783926 The characteristic afterwork festivals (Colour Litho) by Beltrame, Achille (1871-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The characteristic festivals of the Dopolavoro)

Musicians with musical instruments, Egypt, c. 1880 s
Musicians with musical instruments, Egypt, c.1880 s

An equatorial telescope in the Paris Observatory, France in the 19th century
2619049 An equatorial telescope in the Paris Observatory, France in the 19th century, from Les Merveilles de la Science, published c.1870 (engraving) by French School

Snake charmers, musical instruments, India, c. 1880 s
Snake charmers, musical instruments, India, c.1880 s

Anatomia Humani Corporis by Govard Bidloo, 1685 (engraving)
2919838 Anatomia Humani Corporis by Govard Bidloo, 1685 (engraving) by Lairesse, Gerard de (1640-1711); The University of St. Andrews, Scotland, UK; (add.info.: Table 70)

Street musicians honouring a Madonna, Italy, c. 1880 s
Street musicians honouring a Madonna, Italy, c.1880 s

Peking (Beijing) Observatory, China c. 1870 s
Astronomical instruments, Peking (Beijing) Observatory, China c.1870 s

Girl with a lute (b / w photo)
3096467 Girl with a lute (b/w photo) by French Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girl with a lute. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Easter Card (colour photo)
3096108 Easter Card (colour photo) by French Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Easter Card. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

c. 1880s India snake charmers

Grenadier drummer and fifer, 1779 (coloured engraving)
2975472 Grenadier drummer and fifer, 1779 (coloured engraving) by English School, (18th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

c. 1880s Japan - geishas playing musical instruments
c.1880s Japan - geishas playing the shamisen and koto musical instruments

Scientific Balloon Ascent from the Crystal Palace, Wednesday, 30 July (engraving)
1587704 Scientific Balloon Ascent from the Crystal Palace, Wednesday, 30 July (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Abraham Sharp (oil on canvas)
1128570 Abraham Sharp (oil on canvas) by English School, (18th century); 125x102 cm; Bradford Art Galleries and Museums, West Yorkshire

The Prodigal Son (woodcut, printed from eight blocks)
1217335 The Prodigal Son (woodcut, printed from eight blocks) by Beham, Hans Sebald (1500-50); 67.8x96 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Portrait of a Family Playing Music, 1663 (oil on canvas)
491413 Portrait of a Family Playing Music, 1663 (oil on canvas) by Hooch, Pieter de (1629-84); 98.7x116.7 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; Gift of the Hanna Fund; Dutch, out of copyright

Evening prayer among the Kalmuks, using extra-long trumpets
489263 Evening prayer among the Kalmuks, using extra-long trumpets, illustration from Les Steppes de la Mer Caspienne, le Caucase, le Crimee et la Russie Meridionale by Xavier Hommaire de Hell

Young Italian Street Musician, c. 1877 (oil on canvas)
488250 Young Italian Street Musician, c.1877 (oil on canvas) by Couture, Thomas (1815-79); 80.96 x 64.77 cm; Minneapolis Institute of Arts, MN, USA; (add.info.: Italian street musician with a fife)

Ancient Persian musical instruments
Baglama or tanbur 1, sciehizdeh 2, kemancheh or rebab 3, setar 4, scienk 5, 7, psalter 6, nefir 8, carhana 9, sciak-nefir or horn 10, sorna 11, musicar 12, dembal 13, dohol drum 14

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"Instruments: A Melodic Journey through Time and Art" Step into the vibrant world of instruments, where music transcends boundaries and captivates hearts. Buddy Rich's electrifying drumming performance in London, 1967, orchestrated by the mastermind Brian Foskett, echoes with rhythmic brilliance that still resonates today. Church bell ringers create a symphony in the sky, their harmonious chimes reaching heavenly heights. Inspired by Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, William McLaren's enchanting illustrations transport us to an era where minstrels strummed lutes and flutes filled castles with melodies. In a hidden corner of history lies "A Musical Club, " an enigmatic artwork whose artist remains unknown. Its depiction of musicians united in harmony reminds us that music is a universal language that unites souls across time. The Lotus Elan Sprint zooms through our imagination like a virtuoso violinist playing intricate notes on strings. Just as Steinway pianos mesmerize audiences with their rich tones, this advertisement beckons us to embrace the elegance and craftsmanship of these timeless instruments. Travel back to 1926 when ukulele songs charmed listeners worldwide. The sweet strums transported them to tropical shores while igniting joy within their hearts. Elvin Jones' magnetic presence behind his drum kit in 1968 showcases Brian Foskett's ability to capture musical legends at their peak. As majestic as Ferrari's iconic 250 GTO racing through Italy's winding roads is Giovanni Paolo Panini's masterpiece—a musical party hosted by Ca—where laughter intertwines with melodious conversations under opulent chandeliers. Tompion's lantern clock stands as both timekeeper and conductor—an instrument itself orchestrating life’s rhythm amidst its ticking hands. Joe Morello graces London with his percussive genius in 1968; another testament to Brian Foskett's ability to immortalize musical greatness.