Barrel Organ Collection

American barrel organ with inside mechanism, wood engravings, published 1888
American barrel organ with punched tape technique - Automatic musical instrument from the 19th century. Right side: The inside mechanism. Wood engravings, published in 1888

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

Leierkasten Mit Tanzpuppen / Barrel Organ with Dancing Puppets (colour litho)
8666228 Leierkasten Mit Tanzpuppen / Barrel Organ with Dancing Puppets (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Leierkasten Mit Tanzpuppen)

O for Organ, 1908 (photo)
8713218 O for Organ, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris, 1908)

The words Sick, Cloud, Organ and Doll, 1908 (photo)
8713215 The words Sick, Cloud, Organ and Doll, 1908 (photo); 31, 5 x 25 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: in "To learn to read by Henri Manuel, published by the Librairie Felix Juven, Paris)

Former general as a street musician, 1895-1899. Creator: Jan de Waardt
Former general as a street musician, 1895-1899. A veteran who was a general in the Dutch East Indies, and lost his left leg in battle, tries to earn money as a busker by singing to a barrel organ

Serinette, 1751. Creator: Chardin, Jean-Baptiste Siméon (1699-1779)
Serinette, 1751. Found in the collection of the Musee du Louvre, Paris

Concert in a public garden, c1820. Creator: Xavier Leprince
Concert in a public garden, c1820

England, Devon, Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre, Compton Theatre Organ Keyboard Console c.1938

Canal with Organ (oil on canvas)
1562551 Canal with Organ (oil on canvas) by Kuyten, Harry or Harrie (1883-1952); 111x131 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Heerengracht met draaiorgel); Photo © Christie's Images

Little Bread-Winner (colour litho)
7184048 Little Bread-Winner (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Bread-Winner. Illustration for The Prize, 1896.); © Look and Learn

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Orgue (de Barbarie); Barrel-organ; Drehorgel (engraving)
7196902 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Orgue (de Barbarie); Barrel-organ; Drehorgel (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

L orgue de Barbarie (The Organ Grinder). Le musicien ambulant tient son instrument sur le dos
FIA5337526 L orgue de Barbarie (The Organ Grinder). Le musicien ambulant tient son instrument sur le dos, il est accompagne de deux enfants tres elegants

"La joueuse d orgue de Barbarie ou portrait de jeune savoyarde"(An organ grinder (The Savoyard Girl)
FIA5328901 " La joueuse d orgue de Barbarie ou portrait de jeune savoyarde" (An organ grinder (The Savoyard Girl)) Peinture de Jean Honore Fragonard (1732-1806) Musee Pouchkine

The actress Polar posing beside a barbarous organ, wearing the costume she wore in
PCT4256391 The actress Polar posing beside a barbarous organ, wearing the costume she wore in the piece " Le friquet", illustration of Willys book

Barrel Organ Player (engraving)
3648000 Barrel Organ Player (engraving) by Bouchardon, Edme (1698-1762) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrel Organ Player)

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)

French mountain troops dancing to a barrel organ (colour litho)
971956 French mountain troops dancing to a barrel organ (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: French mountain troops dancing to a barrel organ)

Masonic wedding (engraving)
3100804 Masonic wedding (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Masonic wedding. Illustration for Les Mysteres de la Franc-Maconnerie Devoiles)

Barrel Organ (engraving)
611113 Barrel Organ (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrel Organ.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection; English, out of copyright

The Travelling Menagerie, 1872 (w / c)
MAL85979 The Travelling Menagerie, 1872 (w/c) by Piercy, Frederick (fl.1848-82); 50.2x66.1 cm; Mallett Gallery, London, UK; eMallett Gallery, London, UK; English, out of copyright

Hurdy-Gurdy Player, 1695 (pen and black ink, with black chalk and touches of black crayon
2971793 Hurdy-Gurdy Player, 1695 (pen and black ink, with black chalk and touches of black crayon, on cream japanese paper) by Dusart

Barrel organ player on the streets of Paris (colour litho)
2779395 Barrel organ player on the streets of Paris (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Barrel organ player on the streets of Paris)

A Barrel Organ in a London Street (b / w photo)
3627459 A Barrel Organ in a London Street (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Barrel Organ in a London Street)

The Power of Music (w / c on paper)
JDV26793 The Power of Music (w/c on paper) by Pisa, Alberto (1864-1931); Private Collection; eJohn Davies Fine Paintings; Italian, out of copyright

The Organ Grinder, 1743 (paper, gouache on paper on canvas)
5864178 The Organ Grinder, 1743 (paper, gouache on paper on canvas) by Troost, Cornelis (1697-1750); 52x69.5 cm; Mauritshuis, The Hague, The Netherlands; Dutch, out of copyright

The Ballet of The Pavement (engraving)
1064621 The Ballet of The Pavement (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ballet of The Pavement)

Petrushka par Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-1883). Oil on canvas, 1882, State A
FIA5404182 Petrushka par Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-1883). Oil on canvas, 1882, State A. Radishchev Art Museum, Saratov by Solomatkin, Leonid Ivanovich (1837-83); Radishchev State Art Museum

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

Children Dancing (oil on canvas)
NOO367881 Children Dancing (oil on canvas) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eJohn Noott Galleries, Broadway, Worcestershire, UK; English, out of copyright

Mr Percy Tucker playing an ancient Barrel Organ on the beach of Exmouth. Percy is a bus conductor and it has always been his wish to play one of these contraptions which are getting rather hard to

Children listen to a barrel organ being played. February 1944 P004919

General views of Berlin following the Occupation of the British sector by UK Troops at the end of the second world war. July 1945 OL501B-006

Mayor helps Red Cross by barrel organ performances: Councillor S. S. Wilson, J. P
Mayor helps Red Cross by barrel organ performances: Councillor S.S. Wilson, J.P. the Mayor of Saffron Walden, Essex, Playing in the street. A farmer, Mr. Norman Myhill, lent the organ

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

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

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)

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 in the Court, illustration from London, a Pilgrimage, 1872 (engraving)
XJF394290 The Organ in the Court, illustration from London, a Pilgrimage, 1872 (engraving) by Dore, Gustave (1832-83); Private Collection; French, out of copyright

Organ, Christiaan Meijer, 1803 - 1808

At the Theatrical Garden Party held at the Botanical Gardens Mr George Grossmith 11 May 1874 - 6 June 1935

BARREL ORGAN, 1723. Copper engraving, 1723, by Arnold van Westerhout

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The barrel organ, an American invention with its intricate inside mechanism, has captivated audiences since its introduction in 1888. Wood engravings from that era beautifully depict the charm and craftsmanship of these musical marvels. One such engraving portrays Petrushka, a famous character from Russian folklore, brought to life by the enchanting melodies of a barrel organ in 1882. Another illustration transports us to England's Devon region, where the Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre proudly houses a Compton Theatre Organ Keyboard alongside other nostalgic attractions. In "Canal with Organ, " an oil on canvas masterpiece, we witness the harmonious fusion of nature and music as a canal becomes alive with the melodic notes emanating from a barrel organ. Meanwhile, "Little Bread-Winner" showcases the vibrant colors of lithography to portray an energetic street scene where children joyfully dance along to the tunes played by an organ grinder. Le Vocabulaire Illustre takes us back in time through an engraved image titled "Orgue (de Barbarie); Barrel-organ; Drehorgel. " This depiction highlights how this portable instrument was carried on one's back while elegantly dressed children accompany it into town squares bustling with curious merchants. Jean Honore Fragonard's painting at Moscow's Musee Pouchkine captures "La joueuse d'orgue de Barbarie ou portrait de jeune savoyarde" (An organ grinder - The Savoyard Girl). It depicts a young girl playing her barrel organ amidst picturesque scenery. Similarly captivating is Polar, an actress posing beside a barbarous organ while wearing her stunning costume for alluring effect. From engravings capturing moments like "Barrel Organ Player" to black-and-white photographs showcasing scenes like "Barrel organ player on Holborn at Christmas, " these images transport us through time and space into streets filled with melodious sounds during festive seasons.