Minstrel Collection

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Minstrel Collection: Senegal - Griot playing a Kora

Senegal - Griot playing a Kora
Senegal - seated Griot playing a Kora, a 21-stringed harp lute that originated in the Gambia River valley with the Mandinko but is one of the most popular instruments in Senegal

Minstrel Collection: Black and white minstrels

Black and white minstrels
A fashion shoot featuring the Black & White Minstrels in Tatler, 1962. The outfit worn by the model in the middle is a white silk, two-piece

Paddy the Piper
An itinerant Irish piper sitting at the roadside, playing his full set of uilleann pipes. Date: circa 1904

Minstrel Collection: Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous

Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Artist: Anonymous
Henry I, Count of Anhalt (From the Codex Manesse), Between 1305 and 1340. Found in the collection of the Library of the Ruprecht Karl University, Heidelberg

Minstrel 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

Minstrel Collection: Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Artist: Francois Nicolas Riss

Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Artist: Francois Nicolas Riss
Buffoons in a Village, 1857. Riss, Francois Nicolas (1804-1886). Found in the collection of the State V. Tropinin-Museum, Moscow

Minstrel Collection: Austria, Vienna, monument to Der Liebe Augustin, Markus Augustin, once-popular Vienese

Austria, Vienna, monument to Der Liebe Augustin, Markus Augustin, once-popular Vienese minstrel and composer of the song, O du lieber Augustin

Minstrel Collection: The Song to the Moon - Kay Nielsen

The Song to the Moon - Kay Nielsen
The Song to the Moon - The Art of Kay Nielsen. Date: 1913

Minstrel Collection: Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament, 1889 (chromolithograph)

Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament, 1889 (chromolithograph)
5912604 Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament, 1889 (chromolithograph); (add.info.: Walther von Klingen jousting in a tournament watched by five noble women)

Comic postcard, Plump woman and minstrel at the seaside Date: 20th century

Minstrel Collection: When Love was Lost and Life was Vain: Pierrot Forlorn. In the Autumn of Youth

When Love was Lost and Life was Vain: Pierrot Forlorn. In the Autumn of Youth: " Fallen Leaves". Date: 1912

Minstrel Collection: A Bard singing to Ancient Britons

A Bard singing to Ancient Britons
A Bard singing his poetry for the Britons around the campfire. These soldiers would be fighting their rivals in battle the next day... Date: circa 43 AD

Minstrel Collection: The Marriage at Cana, c. 1495/1497. Creator: Master of the Catholic Kings

The Marriage at Cana, c. 1495/1497. Creator: Master of the Catholic Kings
The Marriage at Cana, c. 1495/1497

Minstrel Collection: Wandering Minstrels. Creator: Hubert Robert

Wandering Minstrels. Creator: Hubert Robert
Wandering Minstrels

Minstrel Collection: Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Minstrels

Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Minstrels
Dr White Eyes Littlehampton Royal Court Black Diamond Minstrels - Minstrel Troupe comprising Dr White Eyes himself in academic robes and holding a banjo (one eye white, one black), two jovial ladies

Minstrel Collection: Herr Kristan von Hamle-portrait of the Minnesinger, or medieval German courtly love poet

Herr Kristan von Hamle-portrait of the Minnesinger, or medieval German courtly love poet
2902651 Herr Kristan von Hamle-portrait of the Minnesinger, or medieval German courtly love poet; (add.info.: The poet being lifted up to his lady's window, Illustration from the Codex Manesse)

Medieval songbook
2902604 Medieval songbook; (add.info.: Medieval songbook; For Esslingen am Neckar two schoolmasters are occupied, the time would come when the minstrel in question)

Minstrel Collection: Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous

Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Creator: Anonymous
Illustration from the codex of the Cantigas de Santa Maria, c. 1280. Found in the Collection of the Monasterio de El Escorial

Minstrel Collection: Wandering minstrels at Yokohama, 1864. Creator: Unknown

Wandering minstrels at Yokohama, 1864. Creator: Unknown
Wandering minstrels at Yokohama, 1864. Engraving of a sketch...by Mr. C. Wirgman, our special artist...of wandering musicians

Minstrel Collection: February: A Tournament, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta

February: A Tournament, published 1599. Creator: Antonio Tempesta
February: A Tournament, published 1599. From The Twelve Months I, pl. 2

Minstrel Collection: A strolling minstrel at Madras playing the tingadee, 1876. Creator: Unknown

A strolling minstrel at Madras playing the tingadee, 1876. Creator: Unknown
A strolling minstrel at Madras playing the tingadee, 1876. Indian musician...of the Dher caste...playing on an instrument called the tingadee, which is composed of three gourds

Minstrel Collection: Church and Graveyard in the Snow by Moonlight, 1827. Creator: Karl Blechen

Church and Graveyard in the Snow by Moonlight, 1827. Creator: Karl Blechen
Church and Graveyard in the Snow by Moonlight, 1827

Minstrel Collection: The Marriage at Cana, c.1530-c.1532. Creator: Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen

The Marriage at Cana, c.1530-c.1532. Creator: Jan Cornelisz Vermeyen
The Marriage at Cana, c.1530-c.1532. Other Title(s): The calling of St John during the marriage at Cana. This painting depicts a moment that preceded the miracle

Minstrel Collection: 'Art and Liberty' - painted by Gallait, 1856. Creator: Cheltnam

"Art and Liberty" - painted by Gallait, 1856. Creator: Cheltnam
"Art and Liberty" - painted by Gallait, 1856. Engraving...from a picture...by one of the best living Belgium artists, M

Minstrel Collection: Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, c.1550-c.1575. Creator: Anon

Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, c.1550-c.1575. Creator: Anon
Parable of the Rich Man and Poor Lazarus, c.1550-c.1575

Minstrel Collection: The Garden of Love, 1480/90. Creator: Master W. A. H

The Garden of Love, 1480/90. Creator: Master W. A. H
The Garden of Love, 1480/90

Minstrel Collection: Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge - Black and White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Presents - Under Tent - Gibraltar Field...Southbridge - Auspices: Gibraltar Athletic Ass'n Inc...Black & White Revue - Sweet Rhythm vs

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge - Black & White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Black and White Revue, [193-]. Creator: Unknown
Black and White Revue, [193-]. Federal Theatres Entertainment Challenge! - Black & White Revue - 30 Sepian Entertainers - 30 White Variety Stars - A Battle of Songs - Dances - Music - Comedy - Bobby

Minstrel Collection: The Ball, 1500. Creator: Master MZ

The Ball, 1500. Creator: Master MZ
The Ball, 1500

Minstrel Collection: Carnival games held on the Mount Testaccio in Rome, 1558. Creator: Monogrammist ITF

Carnival games held on the Mount Testaccio in Rome, 1558. Creator: Monogrammist ITF
Carnival games held on the Mount Testaccio in Rome, 1558

Minstrel Collection: The Villa Torlonia, from the original painting by Joseph Castiglione in the collec

The Villa Torlonia, from the original painting by Joseph Castiglione in the collec... 19th century. Creator: Anon
The Villa Torlonia, from the original painting by Joseph Castiglione in the collection of Mrs. A. T. Stewart, New York, 19th century

Minstrel Collection: Cascades of Tivoli, 1792. Creator: Albert Christoph Dies

Cascades of Tivoli, 1792. Creator: Albert Christoph Dies
Cascades of Tivoli, 1792

Minstrel Collection: Volunteer fete at Crown, Point, near Norwich: - the Sports, 1862. Creator: Unknown

Volunteer fete at Crown, Point, near Norwich: - the Sports, 1862. Creator: Unknown
Volunteer fete given by Mr. Harvey, the High Sheriff of Norfolk, at Crown Point, near Norwich: the Sports, 1862....the sports...comprised a hurdle-race for mounted volunteers

Minstrel Collection: Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902709 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; Whether the mountain of consolation in the Swiss Aargau was)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902678 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel Kristan (or Christian)

Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination)
2902612 Illustration from a medieval songbook, 14th century (illumination) by German School, (14th century); (add.info.: Medieval songbook; The minstrel pictured here is probably Herrand II of)

Minstrel Collection: Adenez, King of the Minstrels, 1878 (print)

Adenez, King of the Minstrels, 1878 (print)
3785959 Adenez, King of the Minstrels, 1878 (print); (add.info.: Adenez, King of the Minstrels. Sent by Henry, Duke of Flanders to Robert, Count d Artois, brother of King Loius IX)

Minstrel Collection: Minstrel - male costume of 15th century (engraving)

Minstrel - male costume of 15th century (engraving)
3780424 Minstrel - male costume of 15th century (engraving); (add.info.: Shown playing harp, wearing scarlet tunic with dagged-edged sleeves, parti-coloured leggings and a black hat. c)

Minstrel Collection: Then Orpheus took his harp and began his magic song, illustration for How they built the ship

Then Orpheus took his harp and began his magic song, illustration for How they built the ship "Argo"in
IL193712 Then Orpheus took his harp and began his magic song, illustration for How they built the ship " Argo" in Iolcos, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Minstrel Collection: 'One comes who will open more cage doors than mine or thine, lad', (colour litho)

"One comes who will open more cage doors than mine or thine, lad", (colour litho)
1122957 " One comes who will open more cage doors than mine or thine, lad", (colour litho) by Fortescue-Brickdale

Minstrel Collection: Water nymphs calling to the Argo, illustration for The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Water nymphs calling to the Argo, illustration for The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales
IL193714 Water nymphs calling to the Argo, illustration for The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales, by Charles Kingsley (1819-75) (colour litho) by Davie, Howard (fl.1914-44); Private Collection; English

Minstrel Collection: Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird, illustration for How the Argonauts

Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis
IL193713 Hera has sent us a pilot; let us follow the cunning bird, illustration for How the Argonauts sailed to Colchis, from The Heroes of Greek Fairy Tales

Minstrel Collection: Blondel the minstrel travelled the castles of Europe seeking the whereabouts of the imprisoned

Blondel the minstrel travelled the castles of Europe seeking the whereabouts of the imprisoned King Richard I by
6015004 Blondel the minstrel travelled the castles of Europe seeking the whereabouts of the imprisoned King Richard I by singing a song they had composed together (litho) by Macpherson

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"Minstrels: Celebrating the Melodies of Tradition and Diversity" Step into the vibrant world of minstrels, where cultures intertwine and music becomes a universal language. From Senegal's griots playing enchanting tunes on their kora to the captivating performances of black and white minstrels, this ancient art form has transcended time. In medieval times, Paddy the Piper mesmerized audiences with his skillful melodies, while Henry I, Count of Anhalt immortalized minstrelsy in a stunning artwork from the Codex Manesse. These troubadours brought joy to villages as buffoons in Francois Nicolas Riss' painting "Buffoons in a Village. " Not limited by boundaries or race, George H. Chirgwin broke barriers as the White-Eyed Kaffir, showcasing his talent across different stages. Meanwhile, The Golliwoggs Bicycle Club dared to challenge stereotypes by fearlessly pedaling through a world surrounded by cannibals. Minstrelsy also found its place in historical events like Alfred's presence at Danish Camp or Austria's monument dedicated to Der Liebe Augustin - Markus Augustin himself once-popular Viennese entertainer. GEORGE H CHIRGWIN/HALLS became synonymous with unforgettable performances that captivated audiences worldwide. And who can forget Kay Nielsen's ethereal illustration "The Song to the Moon, " which transports us into an otherworldly realm? Finally, we pay homage to bards singing tales of old to ancient Britons - keeping traditions alive through their powerful voices. Through these glimpses into minstrel history and culture, we celebrate their ability to bridge gaps between nations and generations alike. Let us embrace this timeless art form that continues to resonate within our hearts and souls.