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Pianoforte Collection

"Pianoforte: A Journey Through Time and Melody" Step back in time with us as we explore the captivating world of the pianoforte

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in

Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in
NCO191733 Playing in Parts, etched by James Gillray (1757-1815) published by Hannah Humphrey in 1801 (hand-coloured etching) by North

Background imagePianoforte Collection: At the Piano, (oil on canvas)

At the Piano, (oil on canvas)
651477 At the Piano, (oil on canvas) by Priechenfried, Alois Heinrich (1867-1953); 75x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Piano. Alois Heinrich Priechenfried (1867-1953). Oil on canvas

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Portrait of Clara and Robert Schumann at the piano (engraving)

Portrait of Clara and Robert Schumann at the piano (engraving)
6365913 Portrait of Clara and Robert Schumann at the piano (engraving); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Ghigo Roli.

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Piano by Sebastien Erard (1752-1831) c.1780

Piano by Sebastien Erard (1752-1831) c.1780
CBF124793 Piano by Sebastien Erard (1752-1831) c.1780; Cobbe Collection of Historical Keyboard Instruments, UK.

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Sun by the Piano, 1931 (oil on canvas)

Sun by the Piano, 1931 (oil on canvas)
659624 Sun by the Piano, 1931 (oil on canvas) by Budtz-Moller, Carl (1882-1953); 76x103.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christie's Images.

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Piano by Sebastien Erard (1752-1831) c.1780

Piano by Sebastien Erard (1752-1831) c.1780
CBF124792 Piano by Sebastien Erard (1752-1831) c.1780; Cobbe Collection of Historical Keyboard Instruments, UK.

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Spread Thy Wings and Away!. Creator: Albert Newsam

Spread Thy Wings and Away!. Creator: Albert Newsam
Spread Thy Wings and Away!

Background imagePianoforte Collection: A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas)

A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas)
651510 A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior, (oil on canvas) by Madrazo y Garreta, Raimundo de (1841-1920); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Unusual pianoforte at Turlough Park House dates from Victorian times. County May, Ireland

Unusual pianoforte at Turlough Park House dates from Victorian times. County May, Ireland

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Playing the piano in an Edwardian parlour - early 1900s

Playing the piano in an Edwardian parlour - early 1900s

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Music cover, The Official RAF March Past, WW2

Music cover, The Official RAF March Past, WW2
Music cover, The Official RAF March Past, by H Walford Davies, pianoforte solo, showing Spitfire Fighter Planes, WW2 Date: circa 1940s

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Music cover, Old Westminster March, by Carl Mahler

Music cover, Old Westminster March, by Carl Mahler
Music cover, Old Westminster March, composed by Carl Mahler for the pianoforte Date: circa 1880

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Music cover, Sabbath Recreations No. 4

Music cover, Sabbath Recreations No. 4, a Collection of Sacred Airs for the Pianoforte, arranged by J Pridham, with a view of St Paul's Cathedral, London Date: 19th century

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Chappell Advertisement

Chappell Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for Chappell, pianoforte and gramophone salons in London. The image showsa Chappell piano in a fine interior by a fireplace, The choice of the conoisseur. Date: circa 1922

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Advert, Bluthner Pianos, Wigmore Street, London

Advert, Bluthner Pianos, Wigmore Street, London
Bluthner Pianos, Wigmore Street, London W1 Date: 1927

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Advert for Chappell & Co.s musical instruments 1875

Advert for Chappell & Co.s musical instruments 1875
Adverts for wooden pions and organs. Date: 1875

Background imagePianoforte Collection: The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas)

The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas)
657260 The Band, 1949 (oil on canvas) by Tibble, Geoffrey (1909-52); 63.5x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Band. Geoffrey Tibble (1909-1952). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1949

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Franz Liszt (1811-86) at the Piano (sepia photo)

Franz Liszt (1811-86) at the Piano (sepia photo)
XIR166328 Franz Liszt (1811-86) at the Piano (sepia photo); Museo di Strumenti del Conservatorio, Naples, Italy

Background imagePianoforte Collection: The Pianist, (oil on canvas)

The Pianist, (oil on canvas)
826779 The Pianist, (oil on canvas) by Glehn, Wilfred Gabriel de (1870-1951); 107x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pianist. Wilfrid Gabriel de Glehn (1870-1951). Oil on canvas

Background imagePianoforte Collection: At the piano, 1890 (oil on wood)

At the piano, 1890 (oil on wood)
3106569 At the piano, 1890 (oil on wood) by Carlson-Bredberg, Mina (1857-1943); 24x32 cm; National Museum, Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Summer Music, (reproduction, printed in colours)

Summer Music, (reproduction, printed in colours)
1195021 Summer Music, (reproduction, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 34x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imagePianoforte Collection: An Interior with a Piano, (oil on canvas)

An Interior with a Piano, (oil on canvas)
824142 An Interior with a Piano, (oil on canvas) by Panitzsch, Robert (1879-1949); 80x65 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Interior with a Piano. Robert Panitzsch (1879-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)

Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)
1195102 Melody hour, c.1934 (etching and drypoint in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.7x57.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard, c. 1850 (painted wood, ebony and ivory keys)

Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard, c. 1850 (painted wood, ebony and ivory keys)
3928560 Concert Grand Piano by Sebastien Erard, c.1850 (painted wood, ebony and ivory keys) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); 97 x 215 x 140 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897. Creators: Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott

Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897. Creators: Mackay Hugh Baillie Scott
Manxman Pianoforte, England, 1897

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Piano Forte, c. 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips

Piano Forte, c. 1936. Creator: Lawrence Phillips
Piano Forte, c. 1936

Background imagePianoforte Collection: The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas)

The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas)
1195558 The Declaration, 1885 (oil on canvas) by Makovsky, Alexander Vladimirovich (1869-1924); 24x17.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian, out of copyright

Background imagePianoforte Collection: A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)

A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w / c on paper)
1199599 A Prelude by Bach, 1868 (pencil and w/c on paper) by Solomon, Simeon (1840-1905); 43.2x65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Woman at a Piano, (oil on panel)

Woman at a Piano, (oil on panel)
987374 Woman at a Piano, (oil on panel) by Boldini, Giovanni (1842-1931); 14.9x12.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman at a Piano; Femme Jouant au Piano. Giovanni Boldini (1842-1931)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: At the Piano, (oil on canvas)

At the Piano, (oil on canvas)
985073 At the Piano, (oil on canvas) by Weir, Julian Alden (1852-1919); 120x99.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Piano. Julian Alden Weir (1852-1919). Oil on canvas

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Portrait of Johanne Helene Louise Brodersen, at the Piano, 1907 (pastel)

Portrait of Johanne Helene Louise Brodersen, at the Piano, 1907 (pastel)
659674 Portrait of Johanne Helene Louise Brodersen, at the Piano, 1907 (pastel) by Kroyer, Peder Severin (1851-1909); 73.5x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Study of a Young Girl at the Piano; Etude pour Une Jeune Fille au Piano, (soft pencil

Study of a Young Girl at the Piano; Etude pour Une Jeune Fille au Piano, (soft pencil
656762 Study of a Young Girl at the Piano; Etude pour Une Jeune Fille au Piano, (soft pencil, pen and black ink on paper) by Renoir

Background imagePianoforte Collection: The Duet, (oil on canvas)

The Duet, (oil on canvas)
658924 The Duet, (oil on canvas) by Firle, Walther (1859-1929); 127x87.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duet. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on canvas

Background imagePianoforte Collection: My Heart Ever Faithful (oil on canvas)

My Heart Ever Faithful (oil on canvas)
823182 My Heart Ever Faithful (oil on canvas) by Freer, Frederick Warren (1849-1908); 111x75.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: My Heart Ever Faithful. Frederick Warren Freer (1849-1908)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas)

Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas)
652199 Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 74.9x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Music at the Parsonage. Frederick Daniel Hardy (1826-1911)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: A highly important pianoforte designed by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema

A highly important pianoforte designed by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema
828428 A highly important pianoforte designed by Sir Lawrence Alma-Tadema, action by Steinway New York. Built in 1887. 1887 () by Alma-Tadema

Background imagePianoforte Collection: The Poetry Reading, (oil on canvas)

The Poetry Reading, (oil on canvas)
827334 The Poetry Reading, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 71.5x96.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Poetry Reading. Vittorio Reggianini (1858-1938). Oil on canvas

Background imagePianoforte Collection: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)

The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)
827201 The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 68x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Advertisement for Chappell and Cos Pianoforte, Harmonium, and Organ Show Rooms (engraving)

Advertisement for Chappell and Cos Pianoforte, Harmonium, and Organ Show Rooms (engraving)
6016539 Advertisement for Chappell and Cos Pianoforte, Harmonium, and Organ Show Rooms (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Pianoforte actions (litho)

Pianoforte actions (litho)
6013758 Pianoforte actions (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pianoforte actions. Illustration for The Harmsworth Encylopaedia (c 1922).); © Look and Learn

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving)

Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving)
1623992 Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Wedding Gifts to the Duke of Albany)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Jean Paul Richter at the Pianoforte (engraving)

Jean Paul Richter at the Pianoforte (engraving)
670752 Jean Paul Richter at the Pianoforte (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jean Paul Richter at the Pianoforte)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Violet Quadrilles (litho)

Violet Quadrilles (litho)
981946 Violet Quadrilles (litho) by American School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Violet Quadrilles. Sheet music cover.); Look and Learn / Valerie Jackson Harris Collection

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Cover of a pianoforte designed and painted by Edward Burne-Jones (engraving)

Cover of a pianoforte designed and painted by Edward Burne-Jones (engraving)
820369 Cover of a pianoforte designed and painted by Edward Burne-Jones (engraving) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cover of a pianoforte)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Musical score for The Times and Telegraph Galop (colour litho)

Musical score for The Times and Telegraph Galop (colour litho)
586586 Musical score for The Times and Telegraph Galop (colour litho) by Packer, Thomas (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musical score for The Times and Telegraph Galop)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Advert for A Bland & Weller, Pianoforte makers, 23 Oxford Street, London (engraving)

Advert for A Bland & Weller, Pianoforte makers, 23 Oxford Street, London (engraving)
584491 Advert for A Bland & Weller, Pianoforte makers, 23 Oxford Street, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Vauxhall Gardens)

Background imagePianoforte Collection: Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, song, She ought to have a prize for that

Musical comedy, The Medal and the Maid, song, She ought to have a prize for that, music by Sidney Jones, words by Charles H Taylor. Simon Pentweazle (Mr J Robert Hale)



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"Pianoforte: A Journey Through Time and Melody" Step back in time with us as we explore the captivating world of the pianoforte. From its early days etched by James Gillray in the late 18th century to an Edwardian parlour in the early 1900s, this instrument has left an indelible mark on music history. Immerse yourself in the enchanting melodies of The Official RAF March Past during World War II or feel the grandeur of Old Westminster March composed by Carl Mahler. The power of music knows no bounds, even extending to Sabbath Recreations No. 4, a testament to its ability to uplift spirits. Witness how Chappell Advertisement and Bluthner Pianos took London's Wigmore Street by storm, showcasing their exceptional craftsmanship and dedication to musical excellence. In 1875, Chappell & Co. 's musical instruments mesmerized audiences with their innovation and artistry. A Lady Playing the Piano in an Interior captures a moment frozen in time—an oil painting that speaks volumes about both skillful musicianship and refined aesthetics. John Brinsmead & Sons pianos were renowned for their quality, as evidenced by their advertisement from 1889. But it's not just about tradition; innovation also finds its place within these ivory keys. Say it with a Ukulele brings forth a unique blend of sounds while Mozart Selected Sonatas and other Pieces remind us that timeless compositions can still resonate deeply within our souls. The pianoforte embodies more than just an instrument—it represents passion, creativity, and expression through every stroke played upon its keys. Its rich history intertwines with countless lives across centuries—uniting people through shared love for music. So let your fingers dance across those black-and-white keys as you embark on your own journey through time—a symphony waiting to be discovered at every turn.