Fiddling Collection

Hey Diddle Diddle
Is the cow jumping over the moon as a result of the cats fiddling, or is the cat simply providing a musical accompaniment to the cows feat ? Difficult questions

When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's
492390 When the bear heard the music he could not help beginning to dance. Illustration by Arthur Rackham from Grimm's Fairy Tale, The Cunning Little Tailor

Fiddling The Faces Ridden By J.R.Kavanagh 26 March 1997 Date: 26 March 1997

Whitechapel in Wales (engraving)
1046458 Whitechapel in Wales (engraving) by Barnes, Robert (1840-95); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whitechapel in Wales, how Five Medical Students took a Class of Poor Whitechapel Boys to Wales)

King Cole (colour litho)
979639 King Cole (colour litho) by Crane, Walter (1845-1915); Private Collection; (add.info.: King Cole. Illustration for Walter Cranes Picture Book (Frederick Warne, 1900).); © Look and Learn

Robert Burns: The deils awa wi the exciseman (engraving)
6009146 Robert Burns: The deils awa wi the exciseman (engraving) by Smith, John Moyr (1861-1944) (attr.to); Private Collection; (add.info.: The deils awa wi the exciseman)

Gypsy fiddlers (chromolitho)
1093594 Gypsy fiddlers (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gypsy fiddlers. Liebig educational card)

Treading grapes (chromolitho)
1093689 Treading grapes (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Treading grapes. French educational card)

Small boy busking with his violin for an audience in Dublin
A small boy busking with his violin for an audience in Grafton Street, Dublin, Ireland. He wears a tee shirt and shorts Date: 1992

When The Bear Heard The Music He Could Not Help Beginning To Dance. Illustration By Arthur Rackham From Grimms Fairy Tale, The Cunning Little Tailor

A smart lady coming home in the early hours
Role Reversal. A smart lady coming home in the early hours... " Just by Way of a Change". She has only just beaten the Milkman to the doorstep

Quentin Massys
QUENTIN MASSYS (or Matsys, Metsys etc) Flemish artist from Antwerp fiddling with his ring. Date: 1466? - 1530

Baby and Radiogram
A baby boy fiddling with a stereo radiogram - naughty!

Fiddling and Tippling
fiddling and tippling

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"Fiddling: A Melody of Joy, Rebellion, and Tradition" Hey Diddle Diddle. The enchanting sound of the fiddle fills the air, transporting us to a world where music reigns supreme. Just like in Grimm's Fairy Tale "The Cunning Little Tailor, " when the bear heard the captivating melody, he couldn't resist dancing along. Throughout history, it has been a source of liberation and expression. Slaves on Southern plantations found solace in their own rhythmic tunes, defying their oppressors with every step they took to their unique music. In Whitechapel, Wales, fiddles echoed through the streets as locals gathered for lively dances. The vibrant energy brought people together and created lasting memories that would be cherished for generations. Even kings succumbed to its allure; King Cole himself was known to tap his feet to the rhythm of a skilled fiddler's bow. In Robert Burns' engraving "The deils awa wi the exciseman, " we witness how fiddling became an act of rebellion against unjust authority. During Nero's reign amidst Rome's Great Fire in 64 AD, one can imagine brave souls finding solace in melodies played on their trusty violins. Fiddling became a symbol of resilience during times of chaos and destruction. Gypsy fiddlers painted vivid scenes with each stroke of their bows - tales told through harmonious strings that stirred emotions deep within our souls. Their passion transcended language barriers as they traveled from place to place carrying stories within their melodies. From treading grapes under sunny skies captured in chromolitho prints to small boys busking on Dublin streets for eager audiences - these images remind us that even humble beginnings can lead to extraordinary musical journeys. And who could forget the smart lady coming home in the early hours? Her elegant attire may have concealed her wild spirit but not her love for late-night gatherings filled with fiddling and merriment.