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"Fiddle: A Melodious Journey through Time and Cultures" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of fiddles

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Symphony of the Cat (Die Katzensymphony) drawing by Moritz von Schwind of 1868

The Symphony of the Cat (Die Katzensymphony) drawing by Moritz von Schwind of 1868
XEE4408107 The Symphony of the Cat (Die Katzensymphony) drawing by Moritz von Schwind of 1868. Staatliche kunsthalle karlsruhe

Background imageFiddle Collection: An Irish Fiddler

An Irish Fiddler - a view of a man sitting with a fiddle outside a thatched cottage and a lady and two boys looking on. (Location: Ireland). Date: circa early 1900s

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Emperor Stradivarius violin

The Emperor Stradivarius violin
The famous Emperor Stradivarius violin, dating from 1715. It was bought by the violinist and composer Jan Kubelik in 1910 for 10, 000 -- the highest price paid for a violin to that date. "

Background imageFiddle Collection: Luthier Stradivarius (Antonio Stradivari) (1644-1737) in his workshop

Luthier Stradivarius (Antonio Stradivari) (1644-1737) in his workshop
GIA4803135 Luthier Stradivarius (Antonio Stradivari) (1644-1737) in his workshop. Engraving by Hammann.Violin Designer Antonio Stradivari (Stradivarius) at Work

Background imageFiddle Collection: St Cecilia at the organ, (c1865). Creator: Christian Schultz

St Cecilia at the organ, (c1865). Creator: Christian Schultz
St Cecilia at the organ, (c1865). 19th century chromolithograph after a section of the 15th-century Ghent Altarpiece by Hubert and Jan van Eyck, in St Bavos Cathedral, Ghent, Belgium

Background imageFiddle Collection: Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra

Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra
Margate Pier - Jessie Wildon (Mrs Fred Wildon - pictured on left with cello) and her Bijou Orchestra - a musical quintet. The Wildon family ran orchestras of various types during the summer in

Background imageFiddle Collection: BUSN2A-00110

BUSN2A-00110
Woodsman dancing to a fiddle in a logging camp at night, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageFiddle Collection: Lute-Player, c1595. Artist: Michelangelo Caravaggio

Lute-Player, c1595. Artist: Michelangelo Caravaggio
Lute-Player, c1595. Detail. Found in the collection of The Hermitage, St Petersburg

Background imageFiddle Collection: Cat in tuxedo playing a violin

Cat in tuxedo playing a violin

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Big Ceilidh Fiddle by Cyril Hearn, Sidney Pavilion, Port of Sidney

The Big Ceilidh Fiddle by Cyril Hearn, Sidney Pavilion, Port of Sidney, Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, Canada, North America

Background imageFiddle Collection: Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle

Hey diddle diddle, the cat and the fiddle, the cow jumped over the moon, the little dog laughed to see such sport, and the dish ran away with the spoon

Background imageFiddle Collection: Chinese musical instruments

Chinese musical instruments
A selection of Chinese musical instruments, including a bell(1), gong, (2), cymbals(4), a guqin or seven-stringed zither(7), a pipa or four-stringed lute (8), Yueqin or moon-shaped lute(11)

Background imageFiddle Collection: George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir

George H. Chirgwin know as the White-Eyed Kaffir
George H. Chirgwin (14 December 1854 17 November 1922) was a popular British music hall star billed as " the White-Eyed Kaffir", a black face minstrel act

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection, detail of the violin player, 1330

The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection, detail of the violin player, 1330
XIR440630 The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection, detail of the violin player, 1330 (fresco) by Oliver, Juan (14th century); Museo de Navarra, Pamplona

Background imageFiddle Collection: Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m

Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m
JLJ4681694 Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m by Puget, Francois (1651-1707); Louvre, Paris

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Old Violin, 1886. Creator: William Michael Harnett

The Old Violin, 1886. Creator: William Michael Harnett
The Old Violin, 1886

Background imageFiddle Collection: Allegory of Music, 1649. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre

Allegory of Music, 1649. Creator: Laurent de la Hyre
Allegory of Music, 1649. allegorical figure tunes a theorbo. At her shoulder is a songbird, symbol of natural music, whereas by contrast she may be a representation of modern music theory

Background imageFiddle Collection: Performing bear in a Russian village, 1877

Performing bear in a Russian village, 1877. A print from The Illustrated London News, (19 May 1877). Hand-coloured later

Background imageFiddle Collection: AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023

Background imageFiddle Collection: Dancing Cat Playing a Violin, 1937 (colour litho)

Dancing Cat Playing a Violin, 1937 (colour litho)
2630060 Dancing Cat Playing a Violin, 1937 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; Photo eGraphicaArtis; American, out of copyright

Background imageFiddle Collection: A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth

A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Background imageFiddle Collection: A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John Leech

A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John Leech
A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Charles Dickens Christmas stories

Background imageFiddle Collection: Musicians in the snow on a Christmas card

Musicians in the snow on a Christmas card, about to have something poured on them from a jug. circa 1890s

Background imageFiddle Collection: Boxgrove Tipteers, local amateur group in a Christmas Mummers Play October 1936

Boxgrove Tipteers, local amateur group in a Christmas Mummers Play October 1936
Christmas Mummers Play with the actors in a variety of costumes. October 1936 George Garland Collection West Sussex Record Office Ref No: Garland N13694

Background imageFiddle Collection: Bow Fiddle Rock

Bow Fiddle Rock, a well-known natural rock formation, at Scaurnose, on the Banffshire coast, between Cullen and Portknockie, Scotland. Date: 1960s

Background imageFiddle Collection: Japanese girl playing violin

Japanese girl playing violin
A stunning photographic postcard depicting a young Japanese girl playing the voilin

Background imageFiddle Collection: 'You must be a great sorceress. 'from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L

"You must be a great sorceress. "from The Wonderful Wizard of Oz by L
3614733 A" You must be a great sorceress.A" from A The Wonderful Wizard of OzA by L. Frank Baum by Denslow, William Wallace (1856-1919); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFiddle Collection: 'The danced by the light of the Moon', from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen

"The danced by the light of the Moon", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen
2603588 " The danced by the light of the Moon", from Peter Rabbit Little Red Hen and Owl and Pussy Cat pub. Charles E Graham & Co. c

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer

The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Studio, 1867

Background imageFiddle Collection: Hey Diddle Diddle

Hey Diddle Diddle
The artist has got cow, cat, fiddle, dish, spoon and dog into his picture, but the connection between them remains obscure

Background imageFiddle Collection: Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey

Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Joachim is regarded as one of the most influential violinists of all time

Background imageFiddle Collection: Lear / Nonsense / Isles

Lear / Nonsense / Isles
There was on Old Man of the Isles, whose face was pervaded with smiles; He sung high dum diddle, and played on the fiddle, that amiable Man of the Isles

Background imageFiddle Collection: Dancing Dogs

Dancing Dogs
Dogs dancing to a hurdy-gurdy and fiddle

Background imageFiddle Collection: La sala di Apollo (Hall of Apollo). Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION. Author: GIORGIO DE CHIRICO

La sala di Apollo (Hall of Apollo). Museum: PRIVATE COLLECTION. Author: GIORGIO DE CHIRICO

Background imageFiddle Collection: A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts

A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts
827963 A Vanitas Still Life of Musical Instruments and Manuscripts, an Overturned Gilt Covered Goblet, a Jewellery Casket, a Candlestick, an Astrological Globe, a String of Pearls, Jewels, Shells

Background imageFiddle Collection: Jean Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli) (1632-1687), French composer

Jean Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli) (1632-1687), French composer
GIA4784546 Jean Baptiste Lully (Giovanni Battista Lulli) (1632-1687), French composer, then " galopin" or marmiton by Mademoiselle de Montpensier. Engraving by T

Background imageFiddle Collection: Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). Creator: Unknown

Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). Creator: Unknown
Queen Elizabeth Dancing with the Earl of Leicester, 1581, (1942). 16th century scene: Queen Elizabeth I and Robert Dudley, Earl of Leicester dance the volta as musicians play stringed instruments

Background imageFiddle Collection: Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Man holding tiny violin, close up of hands

Background imageFiddle Collection: String quartet playing a Mozarts work (Chamber music) (Lithography, 18th century)

String quartet playing a Mozarts work (Chamber music) (Lithography, 18th century)
LRI4673882 String quartet playing a Mozarts work (Chamber music) (Lithography, 18th century) by Austrian School, (19th century); Mozart Museum, Prague

Background imageFiddle Collection: Medieval comedian playing bellows and tongs

Medieval comedian playing bellows and tongs
Vignette of a comedian holding bellows and tongs as if playing a fiddle, 14th century manuscript. Handcoloured lithograph by Joseph Strutt from his own Sports and Pastimes of the People of England

Background imageFiddle Collection: Taking a stroll (oil on canvas)

Taking a stroll (oil on canvas)
XKH150650 Taking a stroll (oil on canvas) by Scheits, Matthias (c.1630-c.1700); 38.5x46.5 cm; Hamburger Kunsthalle, Hamburg, Germany; German, out of copyright

Background imageFiddle Collection: Picture shows Mik Kaminski, violinist with The Electric Light Orchestra from 1973

Picture shows Mik Kaminski, violinist with The Electric Light Orchestra from 1973 (also known as ELO) performing at The Birmingham National Exhibition Centre (NEC)

Background imageFiddle Collection: David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett

David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008. Creator: Brian Foskett
David Garrett, Bournemouth, Dorset, 2008

Background imageFiddle Collection: Paganini, Rome, 1819, (1943). Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres

Paganini, Rome, 1819, (1943). Creator: Jean-Auguste-Dominique Ingres
Paganini, Rome, 1819, (1943). Portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782-1840), Italian violinist, violist, guitarist, and composer

Background imageFiddle Collection: Republic of Ireland, Pub Sign

Republic of Ireland, Pub Sign

Background imageFiddle Collection: Quebec City, Canada. A street busker palying fiddle for tourist crowds in Old Quebec City

Quebec City, Canada. A street busker palying fiddle for tourist crowds in Old Quebec City

Background imageFiddle Collection: Triptych of The Holy Face, 1390. Creators: Master Bertram of Hamburg, Master Bertram Of Minden

Triptych of The Holy Face, 1390. Creators: Master Bertram of Hamburg, Master Bertram Of Minden
Triptych of The Holy Face, 1390

Background imageFiddle Collection: Fisherman Playing the Violin, 1630. Creator: Frans Hals

Fisherman Playing the Violin, 1630. Creator: Frans Hals
Fisherman Playing the Violin, 1630

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Concert, 1630. Creator: Mattia Preti

The Concert, 1630. Creator: Mattia Preti
The Concert, 1630

Background imageFiddle Collection: Books, Mug, Pipe and Violin, 1880. Creator: John Frederick Peto

Books, Mug, Pipe and Violin, 1880. Creator: John Frederick Peto
Books, Mug, Pipe and Violin, 1880

Background imageFiddle Collection: Franz Liszt conducting the performance of his new oratorio at Pesth, 1865. Creator: Unknown

Franz Liszt conducting the performance of his new oratorio at Pesth, 1865. Creator: Unknown
Franz Liszt conducting the performance of his new oratorio at Pesth, 1865. The jubilee of the Royal Conservatory of Music at Pesth, which took place on the 15th August

Background imageFiddle Collection: Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1624 (oil on canvas)

Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1624 (oil on canvas)
XOS5877571 Rest on the Flight into Egypt, 1624 (oil on canvas) by Guercino (Giovanni Francesco Barbieri) (1591-1666); 95.9x96.6 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Guercino)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Jimmy Dyer (coloured photo)

Jimmy Dyer (coloured photo)
8655897 Jimmy Dyer (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Jimmy Dyer. By road and river, countryside and town, I wander ever, with my fiddle brown)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Mixed spa bathing with feasting and music (woodcut)

Mixed spa bathing with feasting and music (woodcut)
8663772 Mixed spa bathing with feasting and music (woodcut) by German School, (16th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mixed spa bathing with feasting and music, 1519)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8670036 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)

Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho)
8669866 Page from Gamage's General Catalogue (96th edition), c.1927 (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageFiddle Collection: France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Fantasy photo showing a blind violinist playing music at

France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Fantasy photo showing a blind violinist playing music at the door of a building
LUX4818010 France, Ile-de-France, Paris (75): Fantasy photo showing a blind violinist playing music at the door of a building, 1862; (add.info.: France, Ile-de-France)

Background imageFiddle Collection: The Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1901_5_18: The macabre dance of the English millions swallowed

The Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1901_5_18: The macabre dance of the English millions swallowed up in South Africa
ICA4840890 The Laughter, Satirical in Colours, 1901_5_18: The macabre dance of the English millions swallowed up in South Africa - England Great Britain - Reaper/Camarde; (add.info.: The Laughter)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Harpsichord - Internal side cover (detail: Allegorie de la musique)

Harpsichord - Internal side cover (detail: Allegorie de la musique). Work by Jean Denis II (17th century), 1648. Dim
JEB4892692 Harpsichord - Internal side cover (detail: Allegorie de la musique). Work by Jean Denis II (17th century), 1648. Dim. case: 206x76, 3x26cm. Door size: 72x22 cm

Background imageFiddle Collection: Impromptu concert between neighbours in a Franco-Canadian rural village, circa 1900

Impromptu concert between neighbours in a Franco-Canadian rural village, circa 1900. Color lithography, 19th century
NWI4867482 Impromptu concert between neighbours in a Franco-Canadian rural village, circa 1900. Color lithography, 19th century.; (add.info)

Background imageFiddle Collection: The lark and the pinson. Illustration by L. Nehlig of the song bearing this title in the book '

The lark and the pinson. Illustration by L. Nehlig of the song bearing this title in the book " Chansons et rounds
PCT4280170 The lark and the pinson. Illustration by L. Nehlig of the song bearing this title in the book " Chansons et rounds enfantines"

Background imageFiddle Collection: In 'Gabinetto Armonico' by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722

In "Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722
FAT4300654 In "Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722.; (add.info.: In "Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722.); Photo © Infatti

Background imageFiddle Collection: A patient playing violin in a room at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum in London in the 1860s

A patient playing violin in a room at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum in London in the 1860s
NWI4953615 A patient playing violin in a room at Broadmoor Criminal Lunatic Asylum in London in the 1860s. Colour engraving after a 19th century illustration.; (add.info)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Vierzon, Cher (18), Centre, France, Cyanotype photography of a child playing the violin, 1890

Vierzon, Cher (18), Centre, France, Cyanotype photography of a child playing the violin, 1890
LUX4733130 Vierzon, Cher (18), Centre, France, Cyanotype photography of a child playing the violin, 1890; (add.info.: Vierzon, Cher (18), Centre, France

Background imageFiddle Collection: Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in ' ABC fun'. Monrocq Freres, editors

Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors
DUV4207617 Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Engraving in " ABC fun". Monrocq Freres, editors, beginning of the 20th century. 20 pages. Dim: 24, 5x18, 5cm

Background imageFiddle Collection: Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin

Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin
DUV4207609 Letter U: Oh the beautiful Uniforms! Letter V: Victorin I broke my Violin! Letter W: Come on, William, let's run to the Wagon fast! Engraving in " ABC fun"

Background imageFiddle Collection: Origins of the bow. Medieval paintings, stuatus and objects depicting early violins or fiddles

Origins of the bow. Medieval paintings, stuatus and objects depicting early violins or fiddles
FLO4593956 Origins of the bow. Medieval paintings, stuatus and objects depicting early violins or fiddles. Copperplate engraving by John Lee from Abraham Rees Cyclopedia or Universal Dictionary of

Background imageFiddle Collection: Viola violin (Viola) produced by the Italian luthier Luigi Bajoni, Milano, circa 1850

Viola violin (Viola) produced by the Italian luthier Luigi Bajoni, Milano, circa 1850
FAT4301236 Viola violin (Viola) produced by the Italian luthier Luigi Bajoni, Milano, circa 1850.; (add.info.: Viola violin (Viola) produced by the Italian luthier Luigi Bajoni, Milano

Background imageFiddle Collection: Man playing the cello (or 'Viola'). In ' Gabinetto Armonico' by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722

Man playing the cello (or "Viola"). In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722
FAT4300617 Man playing the cello (or "Viola"). In " Gabinetto Armonico" by Filippo Bonanni, Rome, 1722.; (add.info.: Man playing the cello (or "Viola")

Background imageFiddle Collection: The music. Engraving of the gallery of His Excellency the Duke of Orleans after a painting by

The music. Engraving of the gallery of His Excellency the Duke of Orleans after a painting by the painter Le Valentin
FAT4300945 The music. Engraving of the gallery of His Excellency the Duke of Orleans after a painting by the painter Le Valentin.; (add.info.: The music)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash

Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash
FLO4565735 Musician playing the saringee (Indian violin) wearing muslin or cotton robes, turban and sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes

Background imageFiddle Collection: Letter U, V: urn, green jacket, violin, villa, volcano. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900

Letter U, V: urn, green jacket, violin, villa, volcano. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print)
DUV4216232 Letter U, V: urn, green jacket, violin, villa, volcano. Unbreakable abecedary on canvas c.1900 (print); 27x23.5 cm; (add.info.: Letter U, V: urn, green jacket, violin, villa, volcano)

Background imageFiddle Collection: The chromatic range - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools

The chromatic range - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219828 The chromatic range - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Background imageFiddle Collection: The blueberry and poppy fees walk in a field, with musician grasshoppers - Eau forte by Charles

The blueberry and poppy fees walk in a field, with musician grasshoppers - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)
FLO4637511 The blueberry and poppy fees walk in a field, with musician grasshoppers - Eau forte by Charles Geoffroy (1819-1882)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Sailors drinking on board the lower deck of their ship, scene with violin player and pipe smoker

Sailors drinking on board the lower deck of their ship, scene with violin player and pipe smoker
MMM5481609 Sailors drinking on board the lower deck of their ship, scene with violin player and pipe smoker, linen lying on a rope, and onboard equipment (sword, gun, cannon, lamp) by Pyne

Background imageFiddle Collection: Music. Classical music. Rodolphe Kreutzer, french violinist. Portrait by E.L. Coedes, 1828 Coll

Music. Classical music. Rodolphe Kreutzer, french violinist. Portrait by E.L. Coedes, 1828 Coll
3433734 Music. Classical music. Rodolphe Kreutzer, french violinist. Portrait by E.L. Coedes, 1828 Coll. Musee de la musique, Paris. (oil on canvas); (add.info.: Coedes, 1828. Coll)

Background imageFiddle Collection: Twenty masked and costumed musicians and dancers emerge from four monstrous heads

Twenty masked and costumed musicians and dancers emerge from four monstrous heads
FLO4702936 Twenty masked and costumed musicians and dancers emerge from four monstrous heads. Dance of the Nations, part of the celebrations of the birth of Freiderich, Duke of Wurttemberg, 1616

Background imageFiddle Collection: Anglo Saxon lyres 122, 123, harps 124, 125, violin 126, bell 127 and horse with bridle

Anglo Saxon lyres 122, 123, harps 124, 125, violin 126, bell 127 and horse with bridle and saddle 128
FLO4702462 Anglo Saxon lyres 122, 123, harps 124, 125, violin 126, bell 127 and horse with bridle and saddle 128. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Robert von Spalart's " Historical

Background imageFiddle Collection: Miss Camargo Dancing (oil on canvas)

Miss Camargo Dancing (oil on canvas)
CUL4847196 Miss Camargo Dancing (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); (add.info.: Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743). Miss Camargo Dancing

Background imageFiddle Collection: Portrait of Giuseppe Torelli Italian violinist and Baroque composer (1658-1709). Anonymous painting

Portrait of Giuseppe Torelli Italian violinist and Baroque composer (1658-1709). Anonymous painting
VEN5027609 Portrait of Giuseppe Torelli Italian violinist and Baroque composer (1658-1709). Anonymous painting. Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale

Background imageFiddle Collection: American daily life: Virginia settlers invite to a ball at the Westover plantation

American daily life: Virginia settlers invite to a ball at the Westover plantation
NWI4884436 American daily life: Virginia settlers invite to a ball at the Westover plantation. Dancing online, in front of an orchestra of violinists, overlooks a stage

Background imageFiddle Collection: Drummer performing tricks with drumsticks while beating a drum, accompanied by a violinist

Drummer performing tricks with drumsticks while beating a drum, accompanied by a violinist
FLO4677652 Drummer performing tricks with drumsticks while beating a drum, accompanied by a violinist. Handcoloured engraving from Pierre de la Mesanger's Le Bon Genre, Paris

Background imageFiddle Collection: Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon

Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon
FLO4677342 Italian street pantomime artist in grotesque wig, playing a bizarre one-string violin with balloon. " This young Italian man with black eyes excels at terrible grimaces



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"Fiddle: A Melodious Journey through Time and Cultures" Immerse yourself in the captivating world of fiddles, where music transcends boundaries and tells stories that resonate with our souls. From classical symphonies to lively Irish jigs, this versatile instrument has enchanted generations. Step back in time to 1868 with Moritz von Schwind's enchanting drawing, "The Symphony of the Cat. " This whimsical artwork captures a cat conductor leading an orchestra of mice playing tiny fiddles, reminding us that even the smallest creatures can create beautiful music. Travel across continents and experience the vibrant spirit of Ireland as you listen to "An Irish Fiddler" passionately strumming their strings. The soulful melodies evoke images of rolling green hills and lively pub gatherings filled with foot-tapping rhythms. Discover the legendary Emperor Stradivarius violin, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship. Crafted by Antonio Stradivari himself, this masterpiece embodies perfection in both sound and design. Its exquisite tones have graced countless concert halls around the world. Take a stroll down Margate Pier alongside Jessie Wildon and her Bijou Orchestra. As they serenade passersby, their fiddles fill the air with joyous melodies that transport listeners to carefree summer days by the seaside. Witness St Cecilia at the organ in Christian Schultz's mesmerizing painting from c1865. Amidst heavenly surroundings, her delicate touch on both organ keys and fiddle strings creates harmonies that seem divinely inspired. Experience a ceilidh like no other as Cyril Hearn plays "The Big Ceilidh Fiddle" at Sidney Pavilion in Port Sidney. The infectious energy sweeps dancers off their feet while his nimble fingers bring life to each note played on his cherished instrument. Delve into Chinese musical traditions where ancient instruments intertwine seamlessly with modern compositions.

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