Keyboard Collection (page 10)

Great organ with bellows and double keyboard, 12th century, (1870). A wood engraving from The Arts of the Middle Ages and at the Period of the Renaissance, by Paul Lacroix, (London, 1870)

Saint Cecilia, c1527-1530. Artist: Parmigianino
Saint Cecilia, c1527-1530. Parmigianino (1503-1540). Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Saint Cecilia, 1640s. Artist: Carlo Dolci
Saint Cecilia, 1640s. St Cecilia is the patron saint of musicians and Chuch music. Found in the collection of the State Hermitage, St Petersburg

A Young Woman playing a Harpsichord, c1659. Artist: Jan Steen
A Young Woman playing a Harpsichord, c1659. From the collection of the National Gallery, London

Mozart as a child, c1763. Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) at the age of seven, seated at the keyboard

The Mozart family in Paris in 1763. Artist: Louis de Carmontelle
The Mozart family in Paris in 1763. Leopold Mozart (1719-1787) is the violinist, the singer is his daughter Maria-Anna (Nannerl) (1751-1829)

Eduard Artemyev, Russian composer, 1984. Artemyev (19370-) is a composer of electronic music and film scores. He composed the scores for the films Solaris (1972)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Austrian composer, 1761. Mozart (1756-1791), a child prodigy, depicted aged 7, in gala dress, standing by a keyboard

Pianist at the keyboard accompanying a lady singing, 19th century

Young Musician at the Harpsicord. Thought by some to be Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1891)

The Mozart Family, 1780-1781. Artist: Johann Nepomuk Della Croce
The Mozart Family, 1780-1781. Leopold (1719-1787), leaning, holding his violin with his daughter Maria-Anna (Nannerl) (1751-1829) and son Wolfgang Amadaeus (1756-1791) at the keyboard

Mercury, 1531. Artist: Sebald Beham
Mercury, 1531. Male planet, dry and passive; those born under Mercury eloquent, inventive and love science, especially mathematics, and were tall, slender and delicate

Making music, London, 1874. Artist: Francis Wilfrid Lawson
Making music, London, 1874. A woman at a keyboard with men playing violin and clarinet. Illustration by Francis Wilfrid Lawson. Wood engraving

Steve Lodder, 2016. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Steve Lodder, Ben Crosland Ray Davis Songbook with Ben Crosland, Dave O Higgins, Seb de Kron and Steve Lehman, 2016

George Cables, 2015. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
George Cables, The Cookers, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2015

Gwilym Simcock, 2015. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Gwilym Simcock, Gateshead International Jazz Festival, 2015

Neal Evans, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Neal Evans, Soulive, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Lao Tizer, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Lao Tizer, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

Bill Payne of Little Feat, 2010. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Little Feat, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2010

The Neville Brothers, 2009. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
The Neville Brothers, Clearwater Jazz Holiday, Florida, 2009

Jamie Cullum, 2012. Artist: Alan John Ainsworth
Jamie Cullum, Cheltenham Jazz Festival, 2012

Music cover, Pretend, Nat King Cole
Music cover, Pretend, by Lew Douglas, Cliff Parman and Frank Lavere, recorded by Nat King Cole. 1952

FIRST TYPIST, 1872. Lillian Sholes, the first typist, using a prototype typewriter invented by her father, Christopher Latham Scholes. Photograph, 1872

Young couple singing, man playing piano, (B&W)

Picture No. 10983690
CAT - Grey tabby cat at a piano keyboard Digital Manipulation Date:

Monotype keyboard operator at a printing works
Monotype Keyboards at the Lund Humphries Printing Works. The operators readily surmount the problems posed by complicated mathmatical formulae or even composition in Arabic or Hebrew

Remington Standard Typewriter No. 7
The Remington Standard Typewriter No. 7 -- an improved model

Girl at Keyboard 1886
A small girl playing at the keyboard

Illustration depicting an instrument panel for pneumatic signalling system at the Pittsburgh Yards, Pennsylvania Railroad

Pleasure Garden Lusthof Country house garden
Pleasure Garden, Lusthof. Country house with a garden where an elegant company enjoys a meal and music. Some lovers in the garden and sitting in the grass in the foreground

19Th Century Typewriter. From El Museo Popular Published Madrid, 1887

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"Unlocking the Melodies: A Journey Through Time with the Keyboard" In a world where music and innovation intertwine, the keyboard stands as a timeless symbol of creativity. From Sir Gawain and the Green Knight to Chopin Concert Radziwill, its presence has transcended centuries, leaving an indelible mark on our cultural heritage. Imagine Frederic Chopin's nimble fingers dancing across the keys, enchanting audiences with his ethereal Nocturnes. The melodies resonate through time, captivating hearts even today. And who could forget the whimsical CAT PIANO that brought joy to both young and old? As we delve deeper into history, we find ourselves transported to witness Js Bach at the Keyboard, composing intricate harmonies that still echo in concert halls worldwide. But it wasn't just music; keyboards played a pivotal role in communication too. The Enigma code machine revolutionized cryptography during World War II, enabling secret messages to be transmitted securely. Meanwhile, Yost Light Running Typewriter No. 15 transformed written communication forever - words flowed effortlessly from fingertips onto paper. Even great composers like Mozart found solace in their keyboards when playing for Empress Maria Theresa or sharing musical moments with his sister. Their performances echoed through grand palaces and humble abodes alike. Keyboard virtuosos Robert & Clara Schumann breathed life into their compositions while exploring emotions beyond words' reach. Their melodies became windows into their souls - raw and unfiltered expressions of love and longing. From Clavichord with painted lid in Chinese motifs to modern marvels like IBM 5110 alongside Omnibot 2000 robot companions – keyboards have evolved alongside human ingenuity throughout history. Today's keyboards continue this legacy of innovation by blending tradition with technology - bridging gaps between classical masterpieces and contemporary creations. They empower musicians worldwide to compose symphonies or create electronic beats that move crowds on dance floors.