Compose Collection

Portrait of Spanish composer Emilio Arrieta (1823-1894), 19th century (engraving)
AIS5353906 Portrait of Spanish composer Emilio Arrieta (1823-1894), 19th century (engraving); (add.info.: Portrait of Spanish composer Emilio Arrieta (1823-1894) Engraving of the 19th century

Portrait of Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909), 1904 (drawing)
AIS5344922 Portrait of Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909), 1904 (drawing); Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya, Barcelona, Spain ; (add.info.: Portrait of Ruperto Chapi (1851-1909)

Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says
FLO4691436 Two gentlemen composers in a music room before a piano, 19th century. The portly man says, I'd give three operas to have created your romance

Portrait of Pau (or Pablo) Casals (1876-1973), 1906 (oil on canvas)
AIS5344207 Portrait of Pau (or Pablo) Casals (1876-1973), 1906 (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Portrait of Pau (or Pablo) Casals (1876-1973), 1906. Oil on canvas

Carmen
An illustration of a scene from an act of Carmen, an opera by the French compose, Georges Bizet. Date: circa 1901

Operators of a Type Composing Machine
Two men operate a type composing machine. The machines collect and arrange the metal types used in early film photographic printing processes, a job previously done by human hand

the struggle with the music that I write
Charlaine Gerber

Portrait of Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909), Spanish pianist and composer. Photography, 1886
AIS5357487 Portrait of Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909), Spanish pianist and composer. Photography, 1886. Foundation Albeniz, Madrid

Portrait of George Friedrich Handel (litho)
3656116 Portrait of George Friedrich Handel (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silhouette of George Friedrich Handel, German-born British composer, in profile)

Portrait of Enrique Granados (1867-1916) in 1895 Spanish composer and pianist
AIS5357413 Portrait of Enrique Granados (1867-1916) in 1895 Spanish composer and pianist. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); eIberfoto; out of copyright

Type ideal des vegetaux compose par Turpin (engraving)
3645337 Type ideal des vegetaux compose par Turpin (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Type ideal des vegetaux compose par Turpin)

Portrait of composer and pianist Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) at the age of 35
AIS5360238 Portrait of composer and pianist Isaac Albeniz (1860-1909) at the age of 35. Photograph of 1895. Madrid. Albeniz Foundation

Portrait of Isaac Albeniz, (1860-1909), 1880, Spanish pianist and composer. Madrid
AIS5357478 Portrait of Isaac Albeniz, (1860-1909), 1880, Spanish pianist and composer. Madrid. Albeniz Foundation. by Unknown photographer, (19th century); Fundacion Albeniz, Madrid

Portrait of Arrigo Boito (1842 - 1918) (coloured engraving)
3585332 Portrait of Arrigo Boito (1842 - 1918) (coloured engraving) by Italian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Arrigo Boito (1842 - 1918) was an Italian poet, journalist

A diagramatic section showing the order of succession of the various rocks that compose the crust of the earth with
966547 A diagramatic section showing the order of succession of the various rocks that compose the crust of the earth with more especial reference to those found in England (colour litho)

Portrait of Enrique Granados (1867-1916), Spanish pianist and composer
AIS5354041 Portrait of Enrique Granados (1867-1916), Spanish pianist and composer, late 19th century (painting) by Miralles Galaup

Portrait of Belgian composer and theorist Johannes Tinctoris, detail
AIS5335959 Portrait of Belgian composer and theorist Johannes Tinctoris, detail, 17th - 18th century (oil on wood) by Giovanni da Udine (1487-1564) (after); (add.info)

The little ballerina
Delphine Devos

Frustrated photographer at trotting races, Mahon, Menorca
A male photographer tries to take a close-up picture of a racehorse in its stable - but the horse pushes its nose into his camera to take a closer look

Pauline Viardot-Garcia
A singer and composer whose musical and dramatic gifts were greatly acclaimed. As well as her singing career, she founf time to compose four operettas and much vocal music

Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration, 1885

Drawings Prints, Print, Le, Pleurer, mouvement, compose, Caracteres des passions
Drawings and Prints, Print, Le Pleurer and mouvement compose (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), Etcher, Artist, After, Sebastien Le Clerc

Poet Li Bo Visit Mount Emei Meiji period 1868-1912
Artokoloro

Drawings Prints, Print, Mouvement, de, douleur, aigue, corps, et, d Esprit, compose
Drawings and Prints, Print, Mouvement de douleur aigue de corps et d Esprit, Mouvement compose (from Caracteres des passions, graves sur les desseins de l illustre Monsieur le Brun), Etcher, Artist

Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration"
Typographic composing new machine. Engraving by W. Meyer for Artistic Illustration, 1885

USA-Kentucky-Bardstown: My Old Kentucky Home State Park- House where Stephen
USA, Kentucky, Bardstown: My Old Kentucky Home State Park, House where Stephen Foster wrote the song My Old Kentucky Home in 1852

Mozarts first composition, 1801
Mozarts first composition. 19th-century artwork of a five-year-old Mozart creating his first composition. Austrian composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791) was a musical prodigy

Epping Forest
Some of the trees which compose Epping Forest, Essex, a favourite destination for holiday-making Londoners

Hope Temple Photo
HOPE TEMPLE This Irish musician fails to get a mention in any of our reference books. Does she play the harp, compose jigs, sing folksongs ? Who knows ?

Finishing School 1930S
A group of proper young ladies, possibly at a finishing school or university, compose themselves and read newspapers around a gas fire. One girl is smoking

Japanese Garden
Japanese gardens tend towards great formality, using water, rocks and other natural ingredients to compose patterns which often have a spiritual significance

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"Composing a Symphony of Art: From Madame Tussaud Catalogue to Musical Maestros" Step into the world where creativity intertwines with craftsmanship, as we explore the diverse facets that compose the realm of composition. Just like Carmen's captivating melodies, composers are the operators of a type composing machine, carefully arranging musical notes to create harmonious masterpieces. The struggle with the music they write is an intimate dance between their souls and their instruments. Take a glimpse into this artistic journey through portraits capturing legendary figures such as Isaac Albeniz, George Friedrich Handel, and Enrique Granados - each one an epitome of brilliance in both composition and performance. Isaac Albeniz, Spanish pianist and composer extraordinaire, immortalized in photography from 1886 at age 35. His portrait exudes passion for his craft; you can almost hear his fingers dancing across the keys. Meanwhile, Arrigo Boito's colored engraving showcases his profound dedication to opera composition - every stroke on paper reflecting his devotion to storytelling through music. But it's not just about musicians; even nature itself composes its own symphony. Turpin's engraved "Type ideal des vegetaux compose par Turpin" reveals intricate details of plants meticulously arranged by Mother Nature herself – a testament to her artistry beyond measure. And let us not forget our Earth's geological masterpiece. A color lithograph displays a diagrammatic section showcasing how various rocks compose our planet's crust – reminding us that even beneath our feet lies another form of composition waiting to be explored. So whether it be crafting wax figures or writing symphonies, composing is an art that transcends boundaries. It unites artists from different eras and disciplines under one common thread – their unwavering desire to create something beautiful out of nothingness.