Composition Collection

STRAVINKSY: RITE OF SPRING. The last page of the score of the Rite of Spring, by Igor Stravinsky, 1912

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT. Sketches by Ludwig van Beethoven (1770-1827) for his Ninth Symphony in D Minor, opus 125, with quotes from Schillers " Ode to Joy."

Music Score of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) (pen and ink on paper) (b / w photo)
XJF107411 Music Score of Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) (pen and ink on paper) (b/w photo) by German School, (18th century); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

MONDRIAN: COMPOSITION, 1913. Composition VII. Oil on canvas by Piet Mondrian, 1913

MOZART: MARRIAGE OF FIGARO. Engraved title page of a vocal score depicting the scene from Wolfgang Amadeus Mozarts The Marriage of Figaro ( Le Nozze di Figaro)

Cover of Sheet Music for Handels Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF323039 Cover of Sheet Music for Handels Messiah, published in 1742 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: George Frederick Handel (1685-1759)

Lily of the valley 19 century illustration
A digitally restored image of an original antique litho by Julius Hoeppner (1839-1893) from Schule der Blumenmalerei published in 1890

BRAHMS: ORCHESTRAL SCORE. First page of the score of Johannes Brahms Symphony No. 1, Op. 68, completed in 1876

Space Force Construction, 1920-1921. Artist: Popova, Lyubov Sergeyevna (1889-1924)
Space Force Construction, 1920-1921. Found in the collection of State Museum of Contemporary Art, Thessaloniki

Mondrian: Composition
MONDRIAN: COMPOSITION. Oil on canvas, 1916, by Piet Mondrian

BACH: MANUSCRIPT, c1732. Detail of a manuscript page from Johann Sebastian Bachs Cantata No. 9, Es ist das Heil uns kommen her, c1732

Eritrea - Water Carrier
Eritrea - Female Water Carrier Date: 1936

Typesetter at work
A compositor at a the Lund Humphries print works places a small type glyph on a forme rack, finishing a page of imposing surface text prior to inking and printing. Photograph by Heinz Zinram

Life Guitar 1913 Oil canvas 26 x 39 1 / 2 66 100. 3 cm
Life, Guitar, 1913, Oil, canvas, 26 x 39 1/2, 66 100.3 cm, Paintings, Juan Gris, Spanish, Madrid, 18871927, Boulogne-sur-Seine, apparent flatness, composition, depth, bold colors, sudden changes

Lady Liberty Pop Art (Complementary Colors), Graphic Design, Illustration, Poster, Advertising

CHOPIN: PRELUDE, c1838. Autograph manuscript of Frederic Chopins Prelude No. 15 in D-flat Major, known as the Raindrop prelude (Op. 28, No. 15), c1838

BEETHOVEN: NINTH SYMPHONY. Sketches for Ludwig van Beethovens Ninth Symphony in D Minor, opus 125, the last movement

Fantasy French postcard - Nude woman and doll
Very stylish Fantasy French postcard depicting a nude woman smiling and cradling a doll in her arm. Date: circa 1910s

Nude model on a break plays a piano
The Model rests A nude model takes a break from posing for an artist and plays a little ditty on the Baby Grand Piano just off his studio. Date: circa 1914

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1799. Copy of Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in F Major Op. 18 no. 1, with dedication to Carl Amenda in Beethovens hand, 1799

Duncan Ectoplasm 4
English medium Helen Duncan ejaculates a trailing flow of ectoplasm for Harry Price. It is very similar to cheesecloth in composition

Untitled oval composition 1914. Artist: Piet Mondrian
Untitled oval composition 1914. From the Peggy Guggenheim Collection

Queen Mary Ocean Liner, at Southampton
Reaching Southampton the Queen Mary docked in an enormous King George V graving drydock, ready for its maiden voyage to New York in May 1936

STRAVINKSY: CONCERTINO. Page from Concertino for String Quartet, by Igor Stravinsky, 1920

BEETHOVEN MANUSCRIPT, 1825. Manuscript page from Ludwig van Beethovens String Quartet in B Flat, Op. 130, showing the fifth movement, 1825

Slioch from Grudie Bridge, Ross & Cromarty, Scotland
A Scottish Shepherd herds a flock of Sheep at Slioch (viewed from Grudie Bridge), Ross & Cromarty, Highlands, Scotland Date: circa 1940s

Page 3 of a musical score for the song Just a Soldier (litho)
NAM281529 Page 3 of a musical score for the song Just a Soldier (litho) by English School, (20th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: a patriotic song dedicated the Middlesex Regiment)

Architectonic Painting. Artist: Popova, Lyubov Sergeyevna (1889-1924)
Architectonic Painting. Found in the collection of © Museum of Modern Art, New York

Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving)
XJF323045 Cover of Sheet Music for Julius Caesar, an Opera by Handel, published in 1724 (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School

The Brandenburger Concertos, No. 5 D-Dur, 1721 (pen and ink on paper) (see also 308416)
XPH308425 The Brandenburger Concertos, No.5 D-Dur, 1721 (pen and ink on paper) (see also 308416) by Bach, Johann Sebastian (1748-78); Staatsbibliothek, Berlin, Germany; (add.info.: 1)

WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the printed score for Richard Wagners Tristan and Isolde
WAGNER: TRISTAN & ISOLDE. Page one of the printed score for Richard Wagners " Tristan and Isolde, " completed in 1859 and first performed in 1865

Night Piece by Aubrey Beardsley. An almost entirely black composition with the figure of a woman. Illustration in The Yellow Book, volume I, April 1894

Facsimile of the score of Ballade Number 2 in F (pen & ink on paper)
CHT165859 Facsimile of the score of Ballade Number 2 in F (pen & ink on paper) by Chopin, Frederic (1810-49); Bibliotheque du Conservatoire de Musique, Paris

All Saints Day II, 1911. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
All Saints Day II, 1911. Found in the collection of Stadtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich

Nanotube technology, computer artwork
Nanotube technology. Computer artwork of a cylindrical fullerene molecule (carbon nanotube). The hexagonal carbon structure of the nanotube is shown here

Fullerene molecule, computer artwork
Fullerene molecule. Computer artwork of the spherical fullerene molecule C320. Fullerenes are a structural type (allotrope) of carbon

Rue Miromesnil and Rue Treihard, Paris, France

Happisburgh Lighthouse at Sunset, Norfolk, England

Charles Gounod 1901 (photo)
675925 Charles Gounod 1901 (photo); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Plates: flowers by Barrat 1782, flowers by Chapuis 1778, flowers by Hunk 1782
FLO4633279 Plates: flowers by Barrat 1782, flowers by Chapuis 1778, flowers by Hunk 1782, composition by Capelle and flowers by Hunk 1782, flowers and children by Vande owned by Madame du Barry 1773

Diagram showing the composition of the French Chamber of Deputies, 1828
5304819 Diagram showing the composition of the French Chamber of Deputies, 1828; (add.info.: Diagram showing the composition of the French Chamber of Deputies, 1828); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Diagram showing the composition of the French Chamber of Deputies, 1824
5304807 Diagram showing the composition of the French Chamber of Deputies, 1824; (add.info.: Diagram showing the composition of the French Chamber of Deputies, 1824); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Handwritten letter by Francesco Corselli
3118841 Handwritten letter by Francesco Corselli; (add.info.: Handwritten letter by Francesco Corselli (1705-1778) an Italian composer of the pre-classical period

Handwritten letter by Pedro Aranaz
3118834 Handwritten letter by Pedro Aranaz; (add.info.: Handwritten letter by Pedro Aranaz (1742-1821) a Spanish composer. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG.

Botanic A
Julie Olivi

Front Cover of 'Holoubek' or 'The Wild Dove', by Antonin Dvorak
GIA1079648 Front Cover of 'Holoubek' or 'The Wild Dove', by Antonin Dvorak; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Wild Dove (also known as The Wood Dove; Czech: Holoubek), Op. 110, B

Figure No. 113
Brig Barkow

Model in New Look woollen full-length overcoat
Beautifully-composed shot of model in New Look woollen full-length overcoat, standing just inside an elegant arcade. Date: late 1940s

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"Capturing the Essence: Exploring the Art of Composition" In the realm of artistic expression, a powerful tool that breathes life into various forms. From music to visual art, it serves as the backbone, orchestrating harmonies and creating visual balance. Just like Stravinsky's groundbreaking "Rite of Spring, " where each note on the last page of its score dances with intensity and innovation. Piet Mondrian's "Composition VII" takes us on a journey through geometric abstraction, showcasing his mastery in oil on canvas. The meticulous arrangement of lines and colors creates an intricate symphony for our eyes to behold. Johann Sebastian Bach's pen strokes on paper reveal his genius in musical composition. His scores stand as timeless testaments to his brilliance, inviting us to immerse ourselves in their melodic intricacies. The first page of Johannes Brahms' orchestral score unveils a grandeur that resonates with every instrument playing together in perfect harmony, and is a testament to Brahms' ability to weave emotions into musical notes. Ludwig van Beethoven's sketches for his Ninth Symphony transport us back in time, offering glimpses into his creative process. With quotes from Schiller's Ode to Joy adorning these pages, we witness Beethoven's determination to compose something truly transcendent. Mondrian returns again with another masterpiece titled simply "Composition. " Through this artwork, he invites us into a world where simplicity meets complexity—a delicate balance achieved through precise placement and vibrant hues. An enchanting 19th-century illustration captures the essence of nature’s beauty—the lily of the valley—showcasing how even botanical they can inspire awe and wonderment. A manuscript page from one of Johann Sebastian Bach’s Cantatas reveals not only his compositional genius but also offers insight into his meticulous attention to detail—a glimpse at how he crafted melodies that continue captivating audiences centuries later.