Organ Grinder Collection

Petrushka, 1882. Found in the collection of State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov

An itinerant organ grinder and magic lantern girl
5310203 An itinerant organ grinder and magic lantern girl; (add.info.: Engraving depicting an itinerant organ grinder and magic lantern girl. Dated 18th century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

A blind fiddler and an organ grinder in a London street
5310173 A blind fiddler and an organ grinder in a London street; (add.info.: Engraving depicting a blind fiddler and an 'Italian' organ grinder in a London street)

London street scenes
863260 London street scenes; (add.info.: London street scenes. Messenger: Old Clothes Man: Organ Grinder: Vegetable Seller: Juggler: Billposter)

The Organ in the Court, 1850
3478107 The Organ in the Court, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration titled 'The Organ in the Court' depicting children dancing to the music of the organ grinder)

Street Musicians, 1898-1899, (1956). Creator: Eugene Atget
Street Musicians, 1898-1899, (1956)

The Organ-Grinder Outside a Cottage, 1640. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
The Organ-Grinder Outside a Cottage, 1640

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926. Creator: Arnold Genthe
Organ grinder, New Orleans, between 1920 and 1926

London Visions - Drawing of London from 1920s (print)
3794214 London Visions - Drawing of London from 1920s (print); (add.info.: London Visions - Drawing of London from 1920's)

The Mail Coach, 1855 (oil on canvas)
GLS314062 The Mail Coach, 1855 (oil on canvas) by Bough, Samuel (1822-78); 101.6x152.4 cm; Glasgow Museums, UK; © CSG CIC Glasgow Museums Collection

Untitled (Organ Grinder) 1906 (oil on canvas)
742164 Untitled (Organ Grinder) 1906 (oil on canvas) by Holmboe, Thorolf (1866-1935); Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Organ Grinder, 1844. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Organ Grinder, 1844

Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859. Creator: Juan Llorens
Sheet 1 of figures for Chinese shadow puppets, 1859

Hyde Park Corner with the Duke of Wellingtons Residence, (oil on panel)
828420 Hyde Park Corner with the Duke of Wellingtons Residence, (oil on panel) by Cranmer, Charles (1780-1841); 70x92 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Organ Grinder (colour litho)
3650303 Organ Grinder (colour litho) by Petherick, H.W. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organ Grinder)

Barrel organ player on Holborn at Christmas (b / w photo)
3637414 Barrel organ player on Holborn at Christmas (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrel organ player on Holborn at Christmas)

Lovers at a window
RAF81417 Lovers at a window by Verkolje, Nicolaes (1673-1746); 45.7x38.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch, out of copyright

Organ grinder (colour litho)
3104164 Organ grinder (colour litho) by King, Edward R. (active 1883-1924); Private Collection; (add.info.: Organ grinder)

Musician (litho)
3646154 Musician (litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Musician. Illustration for one of set of educational trade cards on the subject of professions)

The last organ player (colour litho)
3096984 The last organ player (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The last organ player. Le Dernier Joueur D Orgue)

A street organist in Putney, London, 1886 (b / w photo)
1812905 A street organist in Putney, London, 1886 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); London Metropolitan Archives

Italian organ grinder (colour litho)
3095087 Italian organ grinder (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Italian organ grinder. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

Le joueur d orgue (The Organ Grinder), 1878. Creator: James Tissot
Le joueur d orgue (The Organ Grinder), 1878

Toby s, Cos Cob, 1915. Creator: Frederick Childe Hassam
Toby s, Cos Cob, 1915

Organ Grinder, 1737. Creator: Caylus, Anne-Claude-Philippe de
Organ Grinder, 1737

Violinist and Little Organgrinder, 1610-85. Creator: Adriaen van Ostade
Violinist and Little Organgrinder, 1610-85

Hand Organ, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

The Art of Ingeniously Tormenting, February 8, 1808. February 8, 1808
The Art of Ingeniously Tormenting, February 8, 1808

The Organ in the Court, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
The Organ in the Court, 1872. From, " LONDON. A Pilgrimage" by Gustave Dore and Blanchard Jerrold. [Grant and Co. 72-78, Turnmill Street, E.C. 1872]

A village inn with peasants dancing and merry making to the music of a hurdy-gurdy. Private Collection

Organ Grinder. Found in the Collection of State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi)

With his drum and monkey he is Japans equivalent to our old-style organ grinder, c1900, (1921). From Mysterious Japan, by Julian Street. [Doubleday, Page & Company, New York & Toronto, 1921]

Les Savoyards, 1818. Artist: George Cruikshank
Les Savoyards, 1818

A hurdy-gurdy player, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
A hurdy-gurdy player, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

The Organ Player, 1737-1742. Artist: Bouchardon
The Organ Player, 1737-1742. Part of a series called Paris Street Cries, by Bouchardon

The Girl with the Marmot. Artist: Fragonard, Jean Honore (1732-1806)
The Girl with the Marmot. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

CARTOON: ELECTION, 1960. Here we go again. Cartoon comment on the presidential contest between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon, with their respective parties represented by organ grinders

Organ Grinder Monkey Children Dancing Playing
Children dance and play around an organ grinder and his monkey in 19th century London. After an illustration by Gustave Dore in the 1890 American edition of London

Organ Grinder 21 quai Bourbon Charles Negre
Organ Grinder at 21, quai Bourbon; Charles Negre (French, 1820 - 1880); Paris, France; before March or May 1853; Salted paper print from a paper negative; 10 × 8.3 cm (3 15, 16 × 3 1, 4 in.)

Organ Grinder Oscar Gustave Rejlander British
The Organ Grinder; Oscar Gustave Rejlander (British, born Sweden, 1813 - 1875); Great Britain; about 1862 - 1868; Albumen silver print

Organ Grinder Andre Adolphe-Eugene Disderi
The Organ Grinder; Andre Adolphe-Eugene Disderi (French, 1819 - 1889); about 1853; Salted paper print; 15 x 12.1 cm (5 7, 8 x 4 3, 4 in.)

Organ Grinder
circa 1893: Children dancing to the Pas de Quatre, a famous Gaiety piece, played by an organ grinder in a London street. (Photo by Paul Martin/General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Organ Grinder 1737 Etching engraving Sheet 9 3 / 8
Artokoloro

NEW ORLEANS, c1925. Children watching an organ grinder on the street corner in New Orleans, Louisiana. Photograph by Arnold Genthe, c1925

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"Captivating the Streets: The Enigmatic World of the Organ Grinder" Step into a bygone era as we explore the captivating world of the organ grinder. From Petrushka's iconic performance in 1882 to Artokoloro's vivid depiction in "The Mail Coach" (1855), these timeless images transport us to a time when music filled every corner. In "Untitled (Organ Grinder)" (1906), an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the raw emotion and skill of an artist capturing this street performer's essence. Charles Emile Jacque's "Organ Grinder" from 1844 further immerses us in their melodic realm, where passion meets craftsmanship. Juan Llorens' intricate figures for Chinese shadow puppets take us behind the scenes, revealing the artistry that brings these performances to life. Meanwhile, "Hyde Park Corner with the Duke of Wellingtons Residence" transports us to bustling streets where organ grinders once entertained passersby. With its vibrant colors and lively composition, "Organ Grinder (colour litho)" captures our attention while a black-and-white photograph titled "Barrel organ player on Holborn at Christmas" adds a touch of nostalgia. These visual representations remind us how deeply ingrained this tradition was within society. Beyond mere entertainment, love finds its way into this narrative through pieces like "Lovers at a window. " Here, an organ grinder becomes part of a romantic backdrop—a testament to their ability to evoke emotions through melodies alone. As we delve deeper into this enchanting world, it becomes evident that being an organ grinder was not just about playing music but also about embodying resilience and creativity. This sentiment is beautifully portrayed in another color lithograph aptly named "Musician. " Through these diverse artworks spanning different mediums and eras, we gain insight into both historical context and artistic interpretation surrounding this beloved figure—the enigmatic organ grinder who brought joy to the streets, leaving an indelible mark on our collective memory.