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Harpsichord Collection (page 2)

The harpsichord, a beloved instrument of the past, has played witness to countless musical moments throughout history

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d´Orozco (1796-1863), composer, singer, early-mid 19th century

Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d´Orozco (1796-1863), composer, singer, early-mid 19th century. Creator: Axel Johan Fägerplan
Mathilda Valeria Beatrix d´Orozco (1796-1863), composer, singer, married to 1. Master of the Upper Court Bartolomeo Cenami, 2. Colonel Josias Montgomery-Cederhielm, 3

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Jeune Fille au clavecin, 1872. Creator: Unknown

Jeune Fille au clavecin, 1872. Creator: Unknown
Jeune Fille au clavecin, 1872

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Mozart and the mysterious stranger, 1791, (c1914). Artist: Charles A Buchel

Mozart and the mysterious stranger, 1791, (c1914). Artist: Charles A Buchel
Mozart and the mysterious stranger, 1791, (c1914). The stranger was a messenger from Count Walsegg-Stuppach with a commission for a Requiem for voices and orchestra

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: The music lesson, 1826. Creator: Rieder, Wilhelm August (1796-1880)

The music lesson, 1826. Creator: Rieder, Wilhelm August (1796-1880)
The music lesson, 1826. Private Collection

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Interior with musicians, 1723-1760. Creator: Nicolaas Aartman

Interior with musicians, 1723-1760. Creator: Nicolaas Aartman
Interior with musicians, 1723-1760

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer

Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637. Creator: Jan Miense Molenaer
Woman Playing the Virginal, c.1637

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Lid of a harpsichord, c.1625-c.1650. Creator: Gerard van der Horst

Lid of a harpsichord, c.1625-c.1650. Creator: Gerard van der Horst
Lid of a harpsichord, c.1625-c.1650. Other Title(s): Painting on a Harpsichord Lid with a Hilly Landscape and Travellers

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar

Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. Creator: J. Enklaar
Mother and daughter of the Moravian Church, 1803-c.1899. An unmarried young woman plays harpsichord while her mother is knitting next to her

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Pair Making Music, 1650-1710. Creator: Unknown

Pair Making Music, 1650-1710. Creator: Unknown
Pair Making Music, 1650-1710

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: The New Song, 1740-1760. Creator: Jan Josef Horemans II

The New Song, 1740-1760. Creator: Jan Josef Horemans II
The New Song, 1740-1760

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Amsterdam as the Centre of World Trade, c.1604-c.1607. Creator: Pieter Isaacsz

Amsterdam as the Centre of World Trade, c.1604-c.1607. Creator: Pieter Isaacsz
Amsterdam as the Centre of World Trade, c.1604-c.1607. Other Title(s): Painting on a harpsichord lid with an Allegory of Amsterdam as the center of world trade

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Lid of a harpsichord, 1626. Creator: Philip Schey

Lid of a harpsichord, 1626. Creator: Philip Schey
Lid of a harpsichord, 1626. Other Title(s): Harpsichord Lid Decorated with a Merry Company near a Country Mansion

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Painting on a harpsichord lid with Bacchus and Cybele, 1590-1675. Creator: Unknown

Painting on a harpsichord lid with Bacchus and Cybele, 1590-1675. Creator: Unknown
Painting on a harpsichord lid with Bacchus and Cybele, 1590-1675

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Family Group near a Harpsichord, 1739. Creator: Cornelis Troost

Family Group near a Harpsichord, 1739. Creator: Cornelis Troost
Family Group near a Harpsichord, 1739. The child on the left is sitting in a wheeled chair

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: The Rocks, home of Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Gaillard - Living Room w / fireplace, between 1926 and 1950

The Rocks, home of Mr. & Mrs. Pierre Gaillard - Living Room w / fireplace, between 1926 and 1950. Photograph shows the living room at "The Rocks", the home of Mr. and Mrs

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Creator: Mantegazza, Giacomo (1853-1920)

Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Creator: Mantegazza, Giacomo (1853-1920)
Mozart plays the harpsichord for King George III, ca 1891. Found in the Collection of the Accademia Carrara, Bergamo

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Johann Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Austrian composer, Mozart at the harpsichord

Johann Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756-1791), Austrian composer, Mozart at the harpsichord oil painting of J. Duplessis

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: A duo at the harpsichord: Publicite 1874 Drawing attributed to Louis Paul Pierre Dumont-1822-18

A duo at the harpsichord: Publicite 1874 Drawing attributed to Louis Paul Pierre Dumont-1822-18
JAB4119976 A duo at the harpsichord: Publicite 1874 Drawing attributed to Louis Paul Pierre Dumont-1822-18 by Dumont, Louis Paul Pierre (1822-1882); (add.info.: A duo at the harpsichord)

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c)

Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c)
896341 Mademoiselle Delong de Geneve, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier (w/c) by Carmontelle, Louis Carrogis (1717-1806); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Portrait of a singer at the harpsichord. Creator: Weikert, Georg (1743 / 45-1799)

Portrait of a singer at the harpsichord. Creator: Weikert, Georg (1743 / 45-1799)
Portrait of a singer at the harpsichord. Private Collection

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Le Concert, 1774. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos

Le Concert, 1774. Creator: Antoine Jean Duclos
Le Concert, 1774. [The Concert]

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Creator: Johan Zoffany

The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Creator: Johan Zoffany
The Gore Family with George, third Earl Cowper, c1775, (1942). Portrait of Englsih art collector and patron George Clavering-Cowper, 3rd Earl Cowper (1738-1789), with Emilie Gore, Elizabeth Gore

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: The drawing room, Nether Lypiatt Manor, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds

The drawing room, Nether Lypiatt Manor, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo)
CLF320645 The drawing room, Nether Lypiatt Manor, Gloucestershire, from Country Houses of the Cotswolds (b/w photo) (see also 294579) by English Photographer

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: The panelled drawing room, Nether Lypiatt Manor, Gloucestershire

The panelled drawing room, Nether Lypiatt Manor, Gloucestershire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo)
CLF294579 The panelled drawing room, Nether Lypiatt Manor, Gloucestershire, from The English Manor House (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)

Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded)
7247006 Great bookcase, 1859-62 (pine, carved, painted and gilded) by English School, (19th century); 317.5x173.9x49.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford, UK; © Ashmolean Museum

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Mademoiselle Delou, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier A gentleman pays tribute to a young

Mademoiselle Delou, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier A gentleman pays tribute to a young pianist
JLJ4647825 Mademoiselle Delou, Monsieur Philippe and Monsieur de Texier A gentleman pays tribute to a young pianist. Watercolour by Louis Carrogis, dit Carmontelle (1717-1806) 18th century Paris

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Saint Preux and Claire at the harpsichord in 'Julie ou la nouvelle Heloise'by the Swiss

Saint Preux and Claire at the harpsichord in "Julie ou la nouvelle Heloise"by the Swiss philosopher Jean
XEE4157565 Saint Preux and Claire at the harpsichord in " Julie ou la nouvelle Heloise" by the Swiss philosopher Jean Jacques (Jean-Jacques) Rousseau (1712-1778)

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Portrait of Antonio Colonna (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Antonio Colonna (oil on canvas)
884919 Portrait of Antonio Colonna (oil on canvas) by Dinarelli, Giuliano (1629-71); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; (add.info.: Dinarelli Giuliano (1629-71))

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: musical automatons - Mechanical concert invented by R. Richard dedicated to Louis Phelypeaux

musical automatons - Mechanical concert invented by R. Richard dedicated to Louis Phelypeaux
XEE4156396 musical automatons - Mechanical concert invented by R. Richard dedicated to Louis Phelypeaux, Comte de Saint-Florentin (1705-1777) - Engraving on copper, 1769

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: A Private Recital

A Private Recital
CH35066 A Private Recital by Induno, Gerolamo (1827-90); Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images; Italian, out of copyright

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Woman by the cembalo

Woman by the cembalo
7211460 Woman by the cembalo by Alstrup, Nils Dahl (1876-1940); 100x82 cm; Private Collection; Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spinette and armillary sphere)

Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spinette and armillary sphere)
LRI4620012 Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spinette and armillary sphere) - Painting by Bartolomeo Bettera (1639-1722), circa 1660 Oil on canvas Dim: 70, 5x94, 7 cm - Bergamo

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Adelaide de Gueidan and his sister at the harpsichord: Adelaide (1725-1786)

Adelaide de Gueidan and his sister at the harpsichord: Adelaide (1725-1786) and her sister Catherine (1726-1759)
JLJ4683665 Adelaide de Gueidan and his sister at the harpsichord: Adelaide (1725-1786) and her sister Catherine (1726-1759) are members of a large Provencal family

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: George Frederick Handel (Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685-1759) German composer

George Frederick Handel (Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685-1759) German composer. Copy of the painting by Balthasar Denners
LRI4627244 George Frederick Handel (Georg Friedrich Handel, 1685-1759) German composer. Copy of the painting by Balthasar Denners. Bologna, Civico Museo Bibliografico Musicale

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Harpsichord, 1786

Harpsichord, 1786
3849535 Harpsichord, 1786 by Taskin, Pascal-Joseph (1723-93); Victoria & Albert Museum, London, UK; Photo © Derek Bayes. All rights reserved 2022

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: George Frideric Handel in old age (litho)

George Frideric Handel in old age (litho)
7149728 George Frideric Handel in old age (litho) by Barrett, Oswald Charles (BATT) (1892-1945); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Harpsichord or cembalo, 1577

Harpsichord or cembalo, 1577
LRI4597052 Harpsichord or cembalo, 1577 by Bertarino, Giovan Battista (16th century); Museo e Galleria Mozzi Bardini, Florence, Tuscany

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aged 13, in Verona, 1770 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aged 13, in Verona, 1770 (oil on canvas)
6122767 Portrait of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart aged 13, in Verona, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Cignaroli, Giambettino (1706-70) (attr)

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spiny) - Painting by Bartolomeo Bettera

Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spiny) - Painting by Bartolomeo Bettera (1639-1722)
LRI4619995 Still life with musical instruments (Violin, lute and spiny) - Painting by Bartolomeo Bettera (1639-1722), circa 1665 Oil on canvas Dim: 70, 5x94.5 cm - Bergamo

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Harpsichord of Pietro Todino, 1675

Harpsichord of Pietro Todino, 1675
GIA4812472 Harpsichord of Pietro Todino, 1675. by Todino, Pietro (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Harpsichord of Pietro Todino, 1675.); © Giancarlo Costa

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: 'Nor was it, indeed, long before Jones was able to attend her to the harpsichord'(colour litho)

"Nor was it, indeed, long before Jones was able to attend her to the harpsichord"(colour litho)
2792192 " Nor was it, indeed, long before Jones was able to attend her to the harpsichord" (colour litho) by Stott, W.R.S

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Sir Henry Bridgeman and his Family Making Music below a Bust of Handel, c. 1762-90 (oil on canvas)

Sir Henry Bridgeman and his Family Making Music below a Bust of Handel, c. 1762-90 (oil on canvas)
7240734 Sir Henry Bridgeman and his Family Making Music below a Bust of Handel, c.1762-90 (oil on canvas) by Pine, Robert Edge (1730-88); 205.7x257 cm; The Weston Park Foundation, Shropshire

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Clavecin; Harpsichord; Clavier (engraving)

Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Clavecin; Harpsichord; Clavier (engraving)
7195415 Le Vocabulaire Illustre: Clavecin; Harpsichord; Clavier (engraving) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Clavecin; Harpsichord; Clavier)

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Self-portrait par Fontana, Lavinia (Lavinia Zappi) (1552-1614). Oil on canvas, size : 24x23, 8, 1577

Self-portrait par Fontana, Lavinia (Lavinia Zappi) (1552-1614). Oil on canvas, size : 24x23, 8, 1577
FIA5404618 Self-portrait par Fontana, Lavinia (Lavinia Zappi) (1552-1614). Oil on canvas, size : 24x23, 8, 1577, Accademia di San Luca by Fontana, Lavinia (1552-1614); Accademia di San Luca, Rome

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Dame au clavecin - Peinture de Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), huile sur toile (82, 5x85 cm)

Dame au clavecin - Peinture de Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), huile sur toile (82, 5x85 cm)
FIA5391772 Dame au clavecin - Peinture de Gabriel Metsu (1629-1667), huile sur toile (82, 5x85 cm), vers 1665 - Lady at a Virginal, Oil on canvas by G

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Spinet or Virginal, Italian, XVI Century (b / w photo)

Spinet or Virginal, Italian, XVI Century (b / w photo)
7155037 Spinet or Virginal, Italian, XVI Century (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spinet or Virginal, Italian, XVI Century)

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho)

Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho)
7201416 Marquise singing for her guests at a soiree, 18th Century (colour litho) by Marchetti, Ludovico (1853-1909) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageHarpsichord Collection: English Spinet (engraving)

English Spinet (engraving)
7155087 English Spinet (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: English Spinet. Illustration for A Descriptive Catalogue of the Musical Instruments in the South)



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The harpsichord, a beloved instrument of the past, has played witness to countless musical moments throughout history. One such occasion was when Mozart and his sister showcased their prodigious talents before Empress Maria Theresa. The grandeur of the event is captured in "Mozart performs for Empress Maria Theresia, " an enchanting painting from 1936. In another artistic depiction, William Hogarth's "A Rake's Progress - Plate 2: The Levee" transports us to 18th-century England, where a harpsichord takes center stage amidst a scene of decadence and indulgence. This captivating artwork serves as a reminder of the instrument's presence in social gatherings during that era. Moving forward in time, we encounter Margaret Isabel Dicksee's painting titled "Their Evening Hymn. " Created in 1892, it portrays two figures playing the harpsichord while immersed in music-making. Their harmonious melodies fill the air with beauty and evoke emotions that transcend time. The allure of this instrument extends beyond Europe as well. In France during the 18th century, scenes like those depicted in "Social Scenes / France / C18" were common occurrences. The elegant sounds emanating from harpsichords filled salons and drawing rooms alike, creating an atmosphere of refined sophistication. Even renowned French playwright Sacha Guitry recognized the charm of this instrument when he featured it alongside his wife in his film from 1929. As they sat side by side at the harpsichord, their shared passion for music became palpable through every note they played together. Stepping back into Mozart's world once more brings us to Nether Lypiatt Manor in Gloucestershire.