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"Harmonious Melodies: A Journey through the World of Playing Music" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of music

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Scene from Faust (chromolitho)

Scene from Faust (chromolitho)
974034 Scene from Faust (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Scene from Faust: the duel)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried

The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods
STC324256 The dwarves quarrelling over the body of Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods

Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho)
STC324254 Siegfried kills Fafner, illustration from Siegfried and the Twilight of the Gods, 1924 (colour litho) by Rackham

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899 (litho)

Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899 (litho)
TPG101967 Tosca, poster advertising a performance, 1899 (litho) by Hohenstein, Adolfo (1854-1928); Private Collection

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century

Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century
LRI4628131 Illustration for Aida, opera by Giuseppe Verdi, 19th century by Crosio, Luigi (1835-1915); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Birthplace of Composer Robert Schumann in Zwikau, Saxony (colour engraving)

Birthplace of Composer Robert Schumann in Zwikau, Saxony (colour engraving)
1729672 Birthplace of Composer Robert Schumann in Zwikau, Saxony (colour engraving) by German School; (add.info.: Birth place of composer Robert Schumann (1810-1856) in Zwickau, saxony, Germany

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: The composer Jean-Baptiste Lully (Engraving)

The composer Jean-Baptiste Lully (Engraving)
LRI4673160 The composer Jean-Baptiste Lully (Engraving) by Johannot, Tony (1803-52); Private Collection; (add.info.: Representation of the composer Jean-Baptiste Lully (Jean Baptiste Lulli)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: The Count made advances to Suzanne while Cherubin was concealed on the chair

The Count made advances to Suzanne while Cherubin was concealed on the chair
LRI4673870 The Count made advances to Suzanne while Cherubin was concealed on the chair, from The Wedding of Figaro by Mozart (engraving) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Mozart Museum, Prague

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Portrait of Robert Schumann, German composer. (painting, 19th century)

Portrait of Robert Schumann, German composer. (painting, 19th century)
LRI4637191 Portrait of Robert Schumann, German composer. (painting, 19th century) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Conservatorio di Musica, San Pietro a Maiella, Naples

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Max Brod (litho)

Max Brod (litho)
1729027 Max Brod (litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info.: Max Brod (27 May 1884 - 20 December 1968) was a Czech German-speaking Jewish, later Israeli, author, composer, and journalist.)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach in Eisenbach (engraving)

Birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach in Eisenbach (engraving)
1729630 Birthplace of Johann Sebastian Bach in Eisenbach (engraving) by German School; (add.info.: Birthplace of german composer Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) in Eisenach, Germany)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Jacques Offenbach (w / c on paper)

Jacques Offenbach (w / c on paper)
1729099 Jacques Offenbach (w/c on paper) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Jacques Offenbach (1819-1880) German composer and cellist naturalise francais)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (coloured engraving)

Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (coloured engraving)
1729051 Pierre-Augustin Caron de Beaumarchais (coloured engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Portrait of the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli

Portrait of the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937)
ELD4860794 Portrait of the Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi (1813-1901) Illustration by Tancredi Scarpelli (1866-1937) from " Storia d Italia" (History of Italy) by Paolo Giudici

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)

THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving)
7262206 THE JOURNEY OF A MODERN HERO TO THE ISLAND OF ELBA, c. 1814 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Bromley Museum, Orpington

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED. 1803 (engraving)

THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED. 1803 (engraving)
7262205 THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED. 1803 (engraving) by Cruikshank, Isaac (1756-1811); Bromley Museum, Orpington, UK; (add.info.: THE CORSICAN MACHEATH DESIGNED)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century. 1906 (lithograph)

Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century. 1906 (lithograph)
7236709 Monkeys on boats competing in a water joust, 16th century.1906 (lithograph) by Borcht, Pieter van der (1545-1608); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Portrait of Caroline Duprez, 19th century (engraving)

Portrait of Caroline Duprez, 19th century (engraving)
ELD4835940 Portrait of Caroline Duprez, 19th century (engraving) by Fagnion, Jules Louis (1813-66); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236843 Hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Buccinator or hornplayer in the Roman army, ancient Rome)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Saint Cecile, Patron Saint of Musicians (engraving)

Saint Cecile, Patron Saint of Musicians (engraving)
1731194 Saint Cecile, Patron Saint of Musicians (engraving) by Chataignier (fl.1800); (add.info.: Saint Cecile, patron saint of musicians, engraving by Chataigner)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Bust of Johann Strauss (1825-1899), Austrian composer, Stone sculpture by Victor Tilgner (1844-1896)

Bust of Johann Strauss (1825-1899), Austrian composer, Stone sculpture by Victor Tilgner (1844-1896)
YOU4418476 Bust of Johann Strauss (1825-1899), Austrian composer, Stone sculpture by Victor Tilgner (1844-1896). Photography, KIM Youngtae, Paris, by Tilgner

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print)

A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print)
7237135 A woman holds a perfume flask, ancient Persia, 1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A woman holds a perfume flask as butterflies flutter around it)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt, ancient Egypt1928 (print)

A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt, ancient Egypt1928 (print)
7237132 A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt, ancient Egypt1928 (print) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: A queen stands smelling fragrance burnt in a large amphora)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236872 Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamen priest performing a ritual in ancient Rome)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Giacomo Puccini (charcoal on paper)

Giacomo Puccini (charcoal on paper)
1728906 Giacomo Puccini (charcoal on paper) by Italian School; (add.info.: Giacomo Puccini (1858-1924) italian composer, drawing, portrait with signature)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)

Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving)
7236749 Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice, ancient Rome. 1796 (engraving) by Labrousse, L.F. (fl.1796); Private Collection; (add.info.: Victimarius, an assistant at a ritual sacrifice)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: The Violincelist, 1903. Painting by Maurice Thomassin. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention

The Violincelist, 1903. Painting by Maurice Thomassin. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention
JEB4901075 The Violincelist, 1903. Painting by Maurice Thomassin. Oil on canvas. Mandatory mention: Collection fondation regards de Provence, Marseille

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving)

Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving)
7237397 Statue of Roman god Pan and the shepherd Daphnis. 1779 (engraving) by Cannetti, Giovanni Battista (1750-1810); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: A Young Woman Composing a Piece of Music, 1664 (oil on panel)

A Young Woman Composing a Piece of Music, 1664 (oil on panel)
7259969 A Young Woman Composing a Piece of Music, 1664 (oil on panel) by Metsu, Gabriel (1629-67); 43.3 x 57.8 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; (add.info.: by Gabriel Metsu (1629-67))

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (engraving)

Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (engraving)
1722640 Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (engraving) by French School, (19th century); (add.info.: Giovanni Battista Pergolesi (1710-1736) Italian composer.)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Early colour photography: The Pianist Dea Comuni, Florence (colour photo)

Early colour photography: The Pianist Dea Comuni, Florence (colour photo)
7157944 Early colour photography: The Pianist Dea Comuni, Florence (colour photo) by Wolff, Paul (1887-1951); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Pianist Dea Comuni, Florence)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: 'At Home;'-- Music (engraving)

"At Home;"-- Music (engraving)
7192007 " At Home; " -- Music (engraving) by Doyle, Richard (1824-83) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " At Home; " -- Music)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Middle High German lyric poet Walther von der Vogelweide singing at the coronation of Philip of

Middle High German lyric poet Walther von der Vogelweide singing at the coronation of Philip of Swabia as King of
7147879 Middle High German lyric poet Walther von der Vogelweide singing at the coronation of Philip of Swabia as King of Germany, Mainz, 1198 (engraving) by Zick

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Beethoven: 'Joy, thou heavenly spark of Godhead!'(colour litho)

Beethoven: "Joy, thou heavenly spark of Godhead!"(colour litho)
7153217 Beethoven: " Joy, thou heavenly spark of Godhead!" (colour litho) by Price, Norman Mills (1877-1951) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: " Joy)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho)

Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho)
7149432 Tudor Christmas scene (colour litho) by Jacobs, Louise Rice (1886-1946); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tudor Christmas scene)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: 17th century fiddler in cap, coat and boots seated on a chair. T, 1803 (engraving)

17th century fiddler in cap, coat and boots seated on a chair. T, 1803 (engraving)
7233030 17th century fiddler in cap, coat and boots seated on a chair. T, 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century fiddler in cap)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Fiddler playing on a street corner, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)

Fiddler playing on a street corner, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233101 Fiddler playing on a street corner, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiddler playing on a street corner)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Ariadne (colour litho)

Ariadne (colour litho)
7201365 Ariadne (colour litho) by Juttner, Franz (1865-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ariadne. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1912.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: On a boat off Venice (colour litho)

On a boat off Venice (colour litho)
7201336 On a boat off Venice (colour litho) by Usabal, Luis (1876-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: On a boat off Venice. Illustration from Lustige Blatter, 1913.); © Look and Learn

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: Scottish bagpiper playing music for maids outside a farm. 1831 (engraving)

Scottish bagpiper playing music for maids outside a farm. 1831 (engraving)
7234782 Scottish bagpiper playing music for maids outside a farm.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: 17th century Dutch hurdy-gurdy man in tall cap and cape. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch hurdy-gurdy man in tall cap and cape. 1803 (engraving)
7233099 17th century Dutch hurdy-gurdy man in tall cap and cape. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: A choirmaster leading a choir in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)

A choirmaster leading a choir in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving)
7234786 A choirmaster leading a choir in Georgian England. 1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imagePlaying Music Collection: 17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler. 1803 (engraving)

17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler. 1803 (engraving)
7233084 17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler)



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"Harmonious Melodies: A Journey through the World of Playing Music" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of music, where melodies transcend time and captivate our souls. From Punch cartoons depicting a comical warning about Wagner's Ring Cycle to Johannes Brahms gracefully playing the piano, each artistic portrayal unveils a unique facet of this universal language. Step into an allegorical realm with "Allegory of Music, " a 1649 oil painting that personifies music as a celestial figure surrounded by instruments, symbolizing its ethereal power. Witness Taillefer the Troubadour leading William's army through his captivating songs in vibrant color lithography. Delve into history as you witness musicians engaging in lively brawls during the 17th century, depicted masterfully by Georges de La Tour. Explore L'Ouie (Hearing), an artwork that pays homage to one of our senses crucial for experiencing music's magic. Even literary giants like William Shakespeare recognized music's allure, as seen in intricate engravings capturing his essence. Marvel at lithographs showcasing cats dancing to rhythmic tunes, reminding us that even animals are moved by musical rhythms. Venture into opera scenes brought to life through vivid colors and lithographic techniques; Richard Wagner's Tannhauser takes center stage with its dramatic intensity. Edgar Degas' Les Choristes transports you backstage, revealing the hidden world behind harmonious performances. Witness Louis-Marie Pilet passionately playing cello amidst Paris Opera Orchestra captured brilliantly by Degas' skilled hand. And finally, let your imagination soar while gazing at "Morning, " an etching from 1805 evoking serene melodies awakening nature itself. In this diverse collection of artworks spanning centuries and mediums, we discover how playing music transcends boundaries and touches every aspect of human existence – from joyous celebrations to introspective moments filled with emotion. Let these visual symphonies inspire you to embrace the power of music and create your own harmonious melodies.