Canticles Collection

Front Cover of Tres Moutarde (Too Much Mustard) by Cecil Macklin 1911 (colour litho)
1730804 Front Cover of Tres Moutarde (Too Much Mustard) by Cecil Macklin 1911 (colour litho) by French School, (20th century); (add.info)

Frontispiece of "the Psalms of David" set in verse by Clement Marot (1496-1544)
AIS5355279 Frontispiece of "the Psalms of David" set in verse by Clement Marot (1496-1544) and Theodore de Beze (1519-1605)

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
UIG5634395 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

Autograph and portrait of Leoš Janaček, 1926 (photo)
7206701 Autograph and portrait of Leoš Janaček, 1926 (photo); Muzeum Bedricha Smetany (Music Museum), Prague, Czech Republic; (add.info)

The song of Deborah and Barak (colour litho)
8644924 The song of Deborah and Barak (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The song of Deborah and Barak)

May-Day-Hymn, as sung at Magdalen College, Oxford (litho)
8641661 May-Day-Hymn, as sung at Magdalen College, Oxford (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: May-Day-Hymn, as sung at Magdalen College, Oxford)

Here we go round the mulberry bush (colour litho)
8650890 Here we go round the mulberry bush (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Here we go round the mulberry bush)

A bonnie Hieland Laddie (colour litho)
8635592 A bonnie Hieland Laddie (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A bonnie Hieland Laddie. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

There was an old woman tossed up in a basket (colour litho)
8645425 There was an old woman tossed up in a basket (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: There was an old woman tossed up in a basket)

A farmer went trotting upon his grey mare (colour litho)
8645423 A farmer went trotting upon his grey mare (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A farmer went trotting upon his grey mare)

Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man (colour litho)
8645409 Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pat-a-cake, pat-a-cake, baker's man)

Prima donna (colour litho)
8635665 Prima donna (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: Prima donna. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn.

Rudyard Kipling: Song of the Red War-Boat (colour litho)
8673760 Rudyard Kipling: Song of the Red War-Boat (colour litho) by Maxwell, Donald (1877-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Song of the Red War-Boat)

Theatre in the Year 2000 (chromolitho)
8677554 Theatre in the Year 2000 (chromolitho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Theatre in the Year 2000)

The Dying Year (colour litho)
8674438 The Dying Year (colour litho) by Miles, Helen J.A. (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Dying Year)

Queen Victoria's visit to North Wales (engraving)
8677021 Queen Victoria's visit to North Wales (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Queen Victoria's visit to North Wales)

Cadet Rousselle, 19th century (Epinal print)
ELD4833836 Cadet Rousselle, 19th century (Epinal print); Private Collection; (add.info.: Anonymous illustration of the song populaire francaise (nursery rhyme)

University students talking, singing and enjoying beer, Marburg, c.1895 (b/w photo)
1142630 University students talking, singing and enjoying beer, Marburg, c.1895 (b/w photo); Underwood Archives/UIG.

Illustration for the song 'Bonjour belle Rosine', 1892 (chromo)
PCT4280392 Illustration for the song 'Bonjour belle Rosine', 1892 (chromo); (add.info.: Illustration for the song " Bonjour belle Rosine" - chromolithography from the Children's)

French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795
UIG5634385 French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795.; (add.info.: French revolutionary illustration and words for 'La Marseillaise' 1795)

Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter
7279083 Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter; Private Collection; (add.info.: Christmas Carol, From Christian Joy in Song and Picture by Ludwig Richter)

Jack and Jill nursery rhyme
7261238 Jack and Jill nursery rhyme.; Private Collection; (add.info.: Jack and Jill. After a work by an unidentifed artist in a 19th century children's nursery rhyme book)

Music. Opera. Elisabeth in the valley of the Wartburg (Act III). Illustration by Ferdinand Leeke in: Tannhauser
3434040 Music. Opera. Elisabeth in the valley of the Wartburg (Act III). Illustration by Ferdinand Leeke in: Tannhauser, opera by Richard Wagner (1845), Germany, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Opera)

I wish I could have persuaded you to stop (colour litho)
8677199 I wish I could have persuaded you to stop (colour litho) by May, Phil (1864-1903); Private Collection; (add.info.: I wish I could have persuaded you to stop)

The National Anthem at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving)
8676274 The National Anthem at Her Majesty's Theatre, London (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The National Anthem at Her Majesty's Theatre)

Girofle, Girofla (coloured engraving)
8635214 Girofle, Girofla (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Girofle, Girofla)

Le Roi Dagobert (coloured engraving)
8635213 Le Roi Dagobert (coloured engraving) by French School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Roi Dagobert)

Humpty Dumpty (litho)
8636066 Humpty Dumpty (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Humpty Dumpty. Illustration for Our Darlings (John F Shaw, 1911). Signed: P W.); © Look and Learn

Singers performing in a cafe, Seville (b/w photo)
8672165 Singers performing in a cafe, Seville (b/w photo) by Spanish Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singers performing in a cafe, Seville, Spain)

Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript (colour litho)
8626257 Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript (colour litho) by Italian School, (13th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Initials from a medieval illuminated manuscript)

Neidhart von Reuental, 13th Century German Minnesanger (colour litho)
8626211 Neidhart von Reuental, 13th Century German Minnesanger (colour litho) by German School, (14th Century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Neidhart von Reuental)

Three little kittens, they lost their mittens (colour litho)
8645434 Three little kittens, they lost their mittens (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three little kittens, they lost their mittens)

Oranges and lemons (colour litho)
8645432 Oranges and lemons (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Oranges and lemons)

Ding, dong, bell, pussy's in the well (colour litho)
8645420 Ding, dong, bell, pussy's in the well (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ding, dong, bell, pussy's in the well)

Twinkle, twinkle, little star (colour litho)
8645415 Twinkle, twinkle, little star (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Twinkle, twinkle, little star)

Ring-a-ring-a-roses (colour litho)
8645414 Ring-a-ring-a-roses (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ring-a-ring-a-roses)

Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been? (colour litho)
8645413 Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been? (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pussy-cat, pussy-cat, where have you been)

Singing around Christmas tree (engraving)
8667219 Singing around Christmas tree (engraving) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Singing around Christmas tree)

Serenade / Serenade (colour litho)
8666166 Serenade / Serenade (colour litho) by Christophe (Colomb, Georges) (1856-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: Serenade)

Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross (colour litho)
8650889 Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Ride a cock-horse to Banbury Cross)

Statuette of a Muse. Polyhymnia
7287256 Statuette of a Muse. Polyhymnia.; Vatican Museums and Galleries, Vatican City; (add.info.: Statuette of a Muse. Roman copy of Muses by Philiskos of Rhodes around 169 BC)

Musical entertainment provided in the form of a singing troubadour and children playing a paino (colour litho)
7150669 Musical entertainment provided in the form of a singing troubadour and children playing a paino (colour litho) by Reynolds

La Paimpolaise, french song, c.1900 (engraving)
5675102 La Paimpolaise, french song, c.1900 (engraving); (add.info.: Fishermans' woman mourning his husband dead at the sea in Paimpol, Bretagne, France)

Music. The austrian composer Franz Schubert with a singer. Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard)
3434118 Music. The austrian composer Franz Schubert with a singer. Postcard, Austria, c.1910 (postcard); (add.info.: Coll. Part. Music. The austrian composer Franz Schubert with a singer)

Education. Children life in the countryside. Children's dance. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen"
3434970 Education. Children life in the countryside. Children's dance. Engraving "Munchener Bilderbogen", Germany, c.1880 (colour engraving); (add.info.: Education. Coll. Part)

Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho)
8630750 Page from The Bible Emblem Anniversary Book (colour litho) by Foster, William (1852-1924); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prima Donna (colour litho)
8673282 The Prima Donna (colour litho) by Browne, Tom (1872-1910); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prima Donna. White cat singing on a rooftop surrounded by black cats)

Caedmon's song (litho)
8636076 Caedmon's song (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Caedmon's song. Illustration for Panpipes magazine, 1924)

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"Captivating Canticles: A Melodic Journey through Engravings" Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of canticles, as depicted in a series of mesmerizing engravings from 1880. Each image tells a unique story, weaving together verses and captivating scenes that transport us to another time. On the title page, we are greeted with intricate details and delicate lines that set the stage for this musical odyssey. The year 1880 marks an era where canticles held great significance, their melodies echoing through generations. In verse 13 and 14, we witness a protagonist who joyfully embraces his beautiful destinies. His path unfolds before him like a symphony waiting to be composed – an inspiring reminder to follow our own dreams fearlessly. Verse 7 introduces us to Malbrough's anthem sung during times of defeat. Its haunting melody resonates deeply within our souls, reminding us of the power music holds in healing wounds and lifting spirits. The third verse brings forth Madame's presence as she gazes upon her page dressed all in black. Through this poignant image, we glimpse into her world filled with mystery and intrigue – perhaps hinting at hidden tales yet untold. Malbrough marches off to war in verse one; his determination evident on his face as he embarks on a perilous journey. This stirring depiction captures both the bravery and sacrifice often associated with conflicts throughout history. Dagobert takes center stage in verse seven; only seven years old but already showing signs of greatness. With Saint Eloi by his side, he is destined for kingship – proving that even at such tender age, destiny can shape remarkable futures. As we explore these engravings depicting canticles from yesteryears, let us be reminded of the timeless power music possesses - its ability to evoke emotions beyond words or images alone. May these captivating scenes inspire us to embrace our own melodies and follow the harmonious path of our own destinies.