Keyboard Collection (page 15)

Cornelis Ploos van Amstel and Johannes Kornlein after Gerrit Dou (Dutch, 1726 - 1798), Young Girl at the Keyboard, 1767, transfer technique with burnishing in red

Mademoiselle de Mennetoud playing the harpsichord (engraving)
XIR383142 Mademoiselle de Mennetoud playing the harpsichord (engraving) by Bonnart, Nicolas (c.1646-1718); Bibliotheque Municipale, Versailles, France; (add.info.: Francoise Charlotte de Senneterre)

Lady playing a spinet and a flautist (oil on canvas)
XPH330605 Lady playing a spinet and a flautist (oil on canvas) by Pesne, Antoine (1683-1747); Schloss Sanssouci, Potsdam, Brandenburg

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91), 1763
XPH73640 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-91), 1763 by Lorenzoni, Peter Anton (1721-82); Mozart Museum, Salzburg, Austria; Italian, out of copyright

Archduchess Marie Antoinette Habsburg-Lothringen (1755-93) at the spinnet, fifteenth
XAM70464 Archduchess Marie Antoinette Habsburg-Lothringen (1755-93) at the spinnet, fifteenth child of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria (1717-80) and Emperor Francis I (1708-65)

Self Portrait with Family (oil on canvas)
XKH234254 Self Portrait with Family (oil on canvas) by Eckhardt, Georg Ludwig (1770-94); 111.7x125 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Hearing (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR188728 Hearing (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bonnart (Family of Engravers) (1650-1750); Bibliotheque Municipale, Valenciennes, France; French, out of copyright

The Harpsichord, illustration from La Nouvelle-Heloise by Jean-Jacques Rousseau
XIR188718 The Harpsichord, illustration from La Nouvelle-Heloise by Jean-Jacques Rousseau (1712-78) engraved by Noel Le Mire (1724-1800) (engraving) (b/w photo) (see also 208105) by Moreau

Lady for a keyboard, Johannes de Mare, 1816 - 1889

1766040; out of copyright

1765350; out of copyright

Lady before a piano, Johannes de Mare, Charles Robert Leslie, 1816 - 1889

The Recital (pencil on paper)
XJF143224 The Recital (pencil on paper) by Gainsborough, Thomas (1727-88); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Concert at Montague House, 1736 (pen and ink over pencil on paper)
XJF143223 Concert at Montague House, 1736 (pen and ink over pencil on paper) by Laroon, Marcellus the Younger (1679-1772); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Positive Organ (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF143222 Positive Organ (engraving) (b/w photo) by Meckenem, Israhel van, the younger (fl.1445-1503); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

The Musical Union, publ. by Hanhart, 1851 (litho) (b / w photo)
XJF143099 The Musical Union, publ. by Hanhart, 1851 (litho) (b/w photo) by Baugniet, Charles (1814-86); Private Collection; Belgian, out of copyright

Frontispiece to Parthenia or The Maiden Head, composed by William Byrd
XJF143092 Frontispiece to Parthenia or The Maiden Head, composed by William Byrd (1543-1623) Dr John Bull (c.1562-1628) and Orlando Gibbons (1583-1625) 1651 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

Concert Ticket for Marys Chapel (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF143089 Concert Ticket for Marys Chapel (engraving) (b/w photo) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764) (after); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Musicians, from Modern Music Master, 1731 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF139897 Musicians, from Modern Music Master, 1731 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Musicians playing an upright clavicord and a bassoon (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF138664 Musicians playing an upright clavicord and a bassoon (engraving) (b/w photo) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

A Musical Carriage, from Maximilians Triumphal Procession, c. 1516-18 (woodcut)
XJF137975 A Musical Carriage, from Maximilians Triumphal Procession, c.1516-18 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Burgkmair, Hans (c.1473-1531); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Young woman using a keyboard

Young woman seen through the display of a computer while using the keyboard

TYPEWRITER, 1875. Drawing, American, by W. R. Edelen, 1875
TYPEWRITER, 1875. Drawing, American, by W.R. Edelen, 1875

REMINGTON TYPEWRITER. The Model 6 Remington

TYPEWRITER, 1885. Advertisement American-made Caligraph typewriter. Line engraving, English, 1885

ALBERT SCHWEITZER (1875-1965). French (German-born) theologian, physician and musicologist. Photographed with his wife Helene, 1913

BROOK TAYLOR (1685-1731). English mathematician. Miniature on vellum attributed to Louis Goupy

ROUGET DE LISLE (1760-1836). Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. French army officer and composer. Performing La Marseillaise for the first time, at the home of the mayor of Strasbourg, 1792

SPINET PIANO, c1900. Woman playing a spinet piano. Photographed by Frances S. Allen, c1900

ORGAN, 1492. Woodcut from Franchino Gaffurios Theorica Musicae Laudensis, Milan, 1492

STEPHEN COLLINS FOSTER (1826-1864). American composer. Painting by George L. Clough (1824-1901)

FRANCOIS ADRIEN BOIELDIEU. (1775-1834). French composer. Oil on canvas by Louis-Leopold Boilly, 1800

DOMENICO CIMAROSA (1749-1801). Neapolitan composer. Colored aquatint after a painting by R. Focosi

THOMAS AUGUSTINE ARNE (1710-1778). English composer. Colored etching, c1770, after Francesco Bartolozzi

TYPIST, 1905. Secretary with Remington typewriter and her stenographers pad, 1905

Two kitten playing on piano keyboard, (B&W)

Salt Lake City - Great Organ in the Mormon Tabernacle
Salt Lake City, Utah, USA - Great Organ in the Mormon Tabernacle Date: circa 1901

Spinet - this lovely example with its six-legged stand was made in London by Stephen Keene at the Sign of the Virginal on Threadneedle Street in the 17th century

The Empress Harpsichord - made for the Empress Marie Theresa. The strings are plucked by quills rather than struck by hammers

Dulcimer - a variety of the psaltery, has been in use from very early times. Represented on Assyrian monuments and mentioned in texts from the time of Nebuchadnezzar

Clavicytherium (Upright Spinet)
Clavicytherium - A fine specimen of a rare keyboard instrument - probably the oldest in existence from the early 16th century

Clavichord - A forerunner of the pianoforte, the clavichord was a stringed instrument derived from the dulcimer by the addition of a keyboard

Bible Regal - A small portable organ, which when folded resembles a large bible! Produces a very harsh tone due to the short nature of the pipework

Master Ivor Keys at the organ of St Marys Parish church, Littlehampton, Sussex, where he is voluntary organist. He has played the piano since the age of 4. 28th April 1930

North America, USA, WA, Redmond computer keyboard
North America, USA, WA, Redmond, computer keyboard

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Canada, Alberta, Calgary: Fort Calgary Historic Park, Antique Organ

Mendelssohns organ at Christ Church, Newgate Street. 20 October 1922

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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.