Accordeon Collection

Racial / French Accordeon
A typical French street or cafe musician playing the one-step for accordion

Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906
LUX4780189 Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria)

France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72): young couple poses outdoors in an improvised studio with accordeon, 1900
LUX4773915 France, Pays de la Loire, Sarthe (72): young couple poses outdoors in an improvised studio with accordeon, 1900; (add.info.: France, Pays de la Loire)

Photograph of a painting by J.Salle depicting a young girl playing the accordeon, 1890
LUX4718745 Photograph of a painting by J.Salle depicting a young girl playing the accordeon, 1890; (add.info.: Photograph of a painting by J.Salle depicting a young girl playing the accordeon)

A young couple poses with their child playing bandoneon, 1860
LUX4712608 A young couple poses with their child playing bandoneon, 1860; (add.info.: A young couple poses with their child playing bandoneon, 1860); Photo © Lux-in-Fine.

Algeria, Ain Zeft: local population around an Algerian dancer and a European with accordeon, 1906
LUX4780082 Algeria, Ain Zeft: local population around an Algerian dancer and a European with accordeon, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria)

France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Chatellerault: An amateur orchestra around a table with drinks
LUX4749348 France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86), Chatellerault: An amateur orchestra around a table with drinks (bottle of Quinquina), 1900; (add.info.: France, Poitou-Charentes, Vienne (86)

Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906
LUX4780081 Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria)

France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85): inhabitants of a collective house (workers' house)
LUX4749146 France, Pays de la Loire, Vendee (85): inhabitants of a collective house (workers' house?) by Vendee on their doorstep listen to a musician playing the accordeon

Gold Rush: Miners' Ball in California. 19th century coloring engraving
NWI4832885 Gold Rush: Miners' Ball in California. 19th century coloring engraving.; (add.info.: Gold Rush: Miners' Ball in California)

Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party, Algerians dance and Europeans play music, 1904
LUX4788530 Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party, Algerians dance and Europeans play music, 1904; (add.info.: Algeria, Ain Zeft: a party, Algerians dance and Europeans play music)

Patriotic map showing in a dream trench a Belgian soldier plays an accordeon air in front of cheerful French
LUX4743619 Patriotic map showing in a dream trench a Belgian soldier plays an accordeon air in front of cheerful French and English soldiers

I abteilung 1914 - 1915 (first division): Group of German soldiers in uniform whose one wears a broom
PCT4287781 I abteilung 1914 - 1915 (first division): Group of German soldiers in uniform whose one wears a broom and a helmet with a pointed point - each has a different pose: some wax their boots

Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906
LUX4780181 Algeria, Ain zeft: local population around an Arab dancer and a Europeen with accordeon, 1906; (add.info.: Algeria)

The blind girl, 19th century (oil on canvas)
JLJ4682635 The blind girl, 19th century (oil on canvas) by Millais, John Everett (1829-96); Birmingham Museums and Art Gallery; (add.info.: The blind girl)

Group of Bolsheviks
FIA5633178 Group of Bolsheviks by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: Group of Bolsheviks by Vladimirov, Ivan Alexeyevich (1869-1947). Oil on wood, 1918-1923

Cover of "The Grelot", number 307, Satirique en Colours
ICA4918856 Cover of " The Grelot", number 307, Satirique en Colours, 1877_2_25: For the unhappy please!!! - Anticlericalism, Teaching, Religion, Universite, Lyon - Cupidite/Avarice

Man orchestra - drawing, late 19th century
LSE4078586 Man orchestra - drawing, late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Man orchestra - drawing)

Illustration of Chas-Laborde (1886-1941) for the Cover of Le Rire
ICA4927876 Illustration of Chas-Laborde (1886-1941) for the Cover of Le Rire, 18/03/22 - In Berlin on the street - Music, Berlin, Accordeon by Laborde

Accordion, Comin & Co. Venice, 1920
GIA4768998 Accordion, Comin & Co. Venice, 1920. by Anonymous; Private Collection; (add.info.: Accordion, Comin & Co. Venice, 1920.); eGiancarlo Costa; out of copyright

Ketimkuru, tribal leader, playing the accordeon. Engraving by Riou to illustrate
LSE4334312 Ketimkuru, tribal leader, playing the accordeon. Engraving by Riou to illustrate the story Les lacs de l Afrique equatoriale, by Victor Giraud, ensign of ship, in 1883-1885

Cover of "The Laughter", Satirical in Colours
ICA4841038 Cover of " The Laughter", Satirical in Colours, 1903_10_17: The King of Italy... - Music, Italy, President of the Republic, Singing, Accordeon - Loubet Emile

The Shadow
Luis Sarmento

RACIAL / FRENCH ACCORDEON
A typical French street or cafe musician playing the one-step for accordion. Date: 1925

Group of Bolsheviks, 1918-1923. Private Collection

A Summer Day, 1927. Private Collection

Sona Gorashvili Playing Accordion. Found in the Collection of Niko Pirosmanashvili Museum, Mirzaani

Salvation Army Band
A womens band, mostly armed with tambourines, but the leader has an accordeon, and a few have stringed instruments including - unexpectedly - what looks like a lute

Boy Accordeon Play
A cheerful young accordeon player - probably Italian - in the streets of London. Date: circa 1905

Brave Accordeon Player
At Stradella, Italy, accordeon player Guglielmo Bonfoco refuses anaesthetics for leg amputation, provided he can play his instrument during the operation

Elephants Dancing
Two elephants perform the jungle waltz, accompanied by a friend on the accordeon

Accordeon / Musto
A group of musicians composed of drummer & three accordians playing an accompaniment for Morris Dancers outside a village pub

Anaesthesia / Accordionist
At Stradella, Italy, Guglielmo Bonfoco refuses anaesthetics during a leg amputation, provided he may play his piano-accordeon

Home Tested by Crookes 2
HOME TESTED BY SIR WILLIAM CROOKES : The accordeon moves and plays a simple air, though Homes hand is stationary and in any case could not reach the keys

Home Tested by Crookes 1
HOME TESTED BY SIR WILLIAM CROOKES : How the accordeon was placed in the cage so that Home could not play it

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The accordeon, a musical instrument with a rich history and diverse cultural associations, has captivated people across time and continents. In the 19th century oil painting titled "The Blind Girl, " the haunting melody of the French accordeon resonates through the canvas, transporting us to an era where music was not only heard but felt deeply within one's soul. In another intriguing scene, a group of Bolsheviks gathers around an accordeon player, their revolutionary spirits harmonizing with each note. The cover of "The Grelot, " number 307, showcases this satirical moment in vibrant colors that reflect both political tension and artistic expression. Moving forward in time, we encounter a drawing from the late 19th century depicting a man orchestrating his own symphony on the accordeon. This illustration captures the passion and skill required to master this complex instrument. Chas-Laborde's illustration for the cover of Le Rire transports us into a world filled with laughter as an individual plays their beloved accordeon. The accordion becomes not just an instrument but also a source of joy and amusement for all who listen. Venturing further into history, we stumble upon Comin & Co. 's Venice-made accordion from 1920. Its craftsmanship speaks volumes about its maker's dedication to producing instruments that transcend time and borders. Even tribal leader Ketimkuru finds solace in playing his cherished accordeon as depicted in Riou's engraving. This image reminds us that music knows no boundaries; it unites people from different cultures under its universal language. "The Laughter, " another satirical publication presented in vivid colors on its cover page, highlights yet again how humor can be found even amidst societal challenges when accompanied by the playful sounds of an accordéon.