George Frideric Collection

A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress - 2: The Levee, 1733. Tom holds a morning reception at his new palatial town lodgings. Vistors offer their services: a jockey, a dancing-master (with violin)

Did not you say could sing at sight? - Yes, sir, but not at FIRST sight
" Did not you say could sing at sight?" - " Yes, sir, but not at FIRST sight!", (1907). The German composer Handel works on his " Messiah" in 1741

Caricature of George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), 1754. German Baroque composer Handel portrayed as a pig, a Charming Brute

Handel, (1685-1759), 1830. Creator: Unknown
Handel, (1685-1759), 1830. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) German, later British, Baroque composer who spent most of his career in London, becoming a naturalised British subject in 1727

The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The strokes of his hammer on the anvil kept time to his song, (1907). The German composer Handel is inspired by the sound of a hammer on an anvil: he was overtaken by a heavy shower of rain

A resort to swords, (1907). Creator: Unknown
A resort to swords, (1907). In 1704 the teenaged Handel fought a duel with fellow composer Johann Mattheson: An altercation took place

The Duke praised his performance, (1907). Creator: Unknown
The Duke praised his performance, (1907).. Johann Adolf I, Duke of Saxe-Weissenfels, admires the young Handels musical talent: the Duke commanded that Handel should be brought before him

He called to the coachman to stop, (1907). Creator: Unknown
He called to the coachman to stop, (1907). The young Handel runs after his fathers carriage: Handel did not know then that no fewer than forty miles lay between his home and the ducal castle

Beckoned silently to the rest to follow him, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Beckoned silently to the rest to follow him, (1907). The young Handel is discovered playing the spinet in an attic at night

Handel, mid 18th century, (1907). Creator: Unknown
Handel, mid 18th century, (1907). Portrait of German Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), who lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece

Handel, c1740, (1920). Creator: William Hoare
Handel, c1740, (1920). George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), English Baroque musical composer, German by origin. Attributed to William Hoare of Bath (1706-1799). Oil on canvas

George Frideric Handel, 1785. Creator: Unknown
George Frideric Handel, 1785. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), German- British Baroque composer. From " The History of England" by Paul de Rapin-Thoyras. [Harrison, London, England]

Medallion portraits of British composers, (early-mid 19th century). Portraits of Samuel Arnold, Dr Arne, George Frideric Handel, Henry Rowley Bishop and Henry Purcell

Georg Friedrich Handel, (1933). Creator: Unknown
Georg Friedrich Ha ndel, (1933). Portrait of German-born British Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) who lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece

Handels Monument, (1881). Creator: Unknown
Handels Monument, (1881). Monument to the composer George Frederick Handel (1685-1759) by Roubiliac, at Westminster Abbey in London

George Frederick Handel, c1720, (1919)
George Frederick Handel, (1919). German baroque composer Handel (1685-1759) lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece, Messiah

Flute, violin and chitarrone (George Frederick Handel as a young musician in Hamburg); eighteenth century French engraving, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner

How Handels Harpischord Worked, c1934. Illustration showing the workings of a harpsichord such as George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) would have used

The Rakes Progress - The Levee, 1720-1735, (1920). Artist: William Hogarth
The Rakes Progress - The Level, 1920. From Londoners Then and Now As Pictured By Their Contemporaries, edited by Geoffrey Holme. [The Studio Ltd. London, 1920]

Fireworks in Green Park, Westminster, London, 1749. Artist
Fireworks in Green Park, Westminster, London, 1749. A fireworks display, with music specially composed by Handel, was held to celebrate the end of the War of the Austrian Succession

A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate II of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1735; plate II of VIII. Tom Rakewell is at his morning levee, attended by hangers on of various professions

Mary Anne Paton, 1848. Artist: Samuel Thomas Chinn
Mary Anne Paton, 1848. The singer Mary Anne Paton holding a music score, to her right is a bust of Handel on a plinth

George Frideric Handel, German-born British Baroque composer, 1749. Artist: John Faber the Younger
George Frideric Handel, German-born British Baroque composer, 1749. From Les Musiciens Celebres, Lucien Mazenod, Paris, 1948. (Colorised black and white print)

Great Musicians - Plate IV. 1895. Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), Felix Mendelssohn (1809-1847)

Handel. 1895. George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), German-born English baroque composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume II by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895.]

The interior of Westminster Hall at the coronation banquet of King George II, 1727 (1911). Artist:s Moore
The interior of Westminster Hall at the coronation banquet of King George II, 1727 (1911). George II (1683-1760), King of Great Britain and Ireland

The Charming Brute, (A satire on Handel), 1754. The German composer Handel, here depicted as a pig, had a huge appetite. Here he is at his organ, sitting on a barrel of ale, surrounded by poultry

Berenstat, Cuzzoni and Senesino c1725. Artist: William Hogarth
Berenstat, Cuzzoni and Senesino c1725. The Italian opera singers Gaetano Berenstadt (c1687-1735), Francesca Cuzzoni Sandoni (1700-1770) and Francesco Bernardi

Fireworks at Green Park, St Jamess, April 27th, 1749
Fireworks at Green Park, St James s, April 27th, 1749. The Grand Whim for Prosperity to Laugh at: Being the night view of the royal fireworks as exhibited in the Green Park

George F Handel, 19th century. Artist: Thomson Scot
George F Handel, 19th century. The German Baroque composer George Frideric Handel (1685-1759), who lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece, Messiah

George Frideric Handel, German composer, 1726-1728. Artist: Balthasar Denner
George Frideric Handel, German composer, 1726-1728. Baroque composer Handel (1685-1759) lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece, Messiah

George Frideric Handel, (1685-1759), German composer, c1750s. Artist: Thomas Hudson
George Frideric Handel, (1685-1759), German composer, c1750s. Baroque composer Handel lived much of his life in England, where he composed his masterpiece, Messiah

Galatea Married, 1866. Galatea rides a chariot with two satyrs sitting in the back, their arms crossed and talking to each other. The one-eyed giant Polyphemus rides along side her

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George Frideric Handel, a renowned composer and musician of the Baroque era, captivated audiences with his extraordinary talent. In William Hogarth's painting "A Rake's Progress - 2: The Levee, " created in 1733, Handel is depicted as a prominent figure attending a social gathering. As he converses with others, one man questions his ability to sing at sight. Handel confidently replies that while he can indeed sing at first sight, it requires some effort. In another artwork from 1754, we see a caricature of Handel by an unknown artist. This satirical portrayal showcases his larger-than-life persona and musical genius. The strokes of his hammer on the anvil in yet another image from 1907 symbolize how even mundane tasks were transformed into rhythmic melodies under Handel's influence. Handel's performances were so captivating that they could incite duels among admirers who wished to defend their favorite compositions passionately. Such was the impact of his music that even royalty praised him for his exceptional talents. During one carriage ride captured in an illustration from 1907, Handel calls out to the coachman to stop abruptly upon encountering something inspiring or intriguing along the way. His magnetic presence beckons those around him silently to follow suit and explore new artistic possibilities. Various portraits throughout history depict different aspects of Handel's life and career; each capturing a unique essence of this influential composer. Whether it be Hoare's depiction in c1740 or an unidentified artist's rendition from mid-18th century or even earlier works like the one dating back to 1785 – all showcase different facets of this musical maestro. George Frideric Handel left behind a rich legacy through his timeless compositions such as "Messiah" and "Water Music. " His ability to create enchanting melodies continues to inspire musicians and listeners alike centuries after his passing in 1759.