Playing An Instrument Collection

Band of the Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during the rehearsal for Trooping the Colour, London, England, United Kingdom, Europe

Discord and Harmony, 1888 (oil on panel)
827458 Discord and Harmony, 1888 (oil on panel) by Struys, Alexander Theodore Honore (1852-1941); 55.8x78.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Discord and Harmony)

The Duet. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on canvas. 127 x 87.5cm

A Young Girl Playing a Piano, 1891 (oil on canvas)
989358 A Young Girl Playing a Piano, 1891 (oil on canvas) by Beaumont, Charles Edouard de (1812-88); 194.3x129.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Girl Playing a Piano)

At the Piano, (oil on canvas)
651477 At the Piano, (oil on canvas) by Priechenfried, Alois Heinrich (1867-1953); 75x100 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: At the Piano. Alois Heinrich Priechenfried (1867-1953). Oil on canvas

Bala Krishna, 1893 (oil on paper)
1196645 Bala Krishna, 1893 (oil on paper) by Naidu, R. Regunatha (fl.1893); 49x 37.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Naidu, R. Regunatha (fl.1893)); Photo © Christie's Images

An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas)
827275 An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas) by Bakalowicz, Stefan Vladislavovich (1857-1947); 42.5x69.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Egyptian Interior. Stephan Bakalowicz (1857-1947)

Three-Panel Screen (reverse), c. 1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood)
1767396 Three-Panel Screen (reverse), c.1916-17 (oil and gold leaf on gessoed wood) by Prendergast, Charles (1863-1948); 190.5x69.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Three-Panel Screen (reverse)

Summer Music, (reproduction, printed in colours)
1195021 Summer Music, (reproduction, printed in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 34x42 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

In the Olden Days, 1909 (In the Olden Days. Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946). Pencil and)
659743 In the Olden Days, 1909 (In the Olden Days. Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946). Pencil and) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 53.3x36.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Olden Days)

The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas)
650955 The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas) by Luks, George Benjamin (1867-1933); 95x89 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Hobo Musician. George Benjamin Luks (1866-1933). Oil on canvas

Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)
1195102 Melody hour, c.1934 (etching and drypoint in colours) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 45.7x57.7 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

The Oracle, (oil on canvas)
989553 The Oracle, (oil on canvas) by Robertson, George Edward (1864-1926); 145.5x250.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Oracle. George Edward Robertson (1864-1926). Oil on canvas

St Cecilia (watercolour with bodycolour on paper)
989550 St Cecilia (watercolour with bodycolour on paper) by Murray, Charles Fairfax (1849-1919); 163.2x57.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: St Cecilia)

A Young Boy with a Flute (oil on canvas)
827027 A Young Boy with a Flute (oil on canvas) by Rignano, Vittorio (1860-1916); 100.3x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Boy with a Flute. Vittorio Rignano (1860-1916). Oil on canvas

Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar, 1816 (black lead on paper)
990033 Portrait of Miss Elizabeth Keating playing her Guitar, 1816 (black lead on paper) by Ingres

The Broken Chord, (oil on canvas)
659790 The Broken Chord, (oil on canvas) by Breakspeare, William A. (1855-1914); 41.9x62.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Broken Chord. William A. Breakspeare (1855-1914). Oil on canvas

Woman with a Mandolin, (oil on canvas)
658887 Woman with a Mandolin, (oil on canvas) by Mancini, Antonio (1852-1930); 84.4x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman with a Mandolin. Antonio Mancini (1852-1930). Oil on canvas

The Duet, (oil on canvas)
658924 The Duet, (oil on canvas) by Firle, Walther (1859-1929); 127x87.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duet. Walter Firle (1859-1929). Oil on canvas

My Heart Ever Faithful (oil on canvas)
823182 My Heart Ever Faithful (oil on canvas) by Freer, Frederick Warren (1849-1908); 111x75.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: My Heart Ever Faithful. Frederick Warren Freer (1849-1908)

Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas)
652199 Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 74.9x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Music at the Parsonage. Frederick Daniel Hardy (1826-1911)

Music Versus Work, 1864 (oil on canvas)
828422 Music Versus Work, 1864 (oil on canvas) by Worrall, Edward Joseph (1829-1913); 31.5x22.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Music Versus Work. Joseph Edward Worrall (1829-1913)

On the Balcony, 1893 (oil on canvas)
827393 On the Balcony, 1893 (oil on canvas) by Bls, Eugen von (1843-1931); 88.2x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Balcony. Eugen von Bls (1843-1931). Oil on canvas

The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas)
827201 The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 68x91.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Afternoon Concert - Out of Tune)

David Playing the Harp for King Saul, (oil on canvas)
827928 David Playing the Harp for King Saul, (oil on canvas) by Gros, Baron Antoine Jean (1771-1835); 183.5x226.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: David Playing the Harp for King Saul)

Two Girls and a Youth making Music, (oil on canvas)
827904 Two Girls and a Youth making Music, (oil on canvas) by Micheli, Parrasio (c.1516-78); 105.7x99.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Girls and a Youth making Music)

Guards of the Harem, (oil on panel)
824412 Guards of the Harem, (oil on panel) by Deutsch, Ludwig (1855-1935); 79.7x98.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Guards of the Harem. Ludwig Deutsch (1855-1935). Oil on panel

Garland of Pink Roses around Cupid playing a Lyre on a marble ledge, 1841 (oil on panel)
989589 Garland of Pink Roses around Cupid playing a Lyre on a marble ledge, 1841 (oil on panel) by Jensen

Child with a Drum; L enfant au tambour, 1877 (oil on canvas)
1769021 Child with a Drum; L enfant au tambour, 1877 (oil on canvas) by Pissarro, Camille (1830-1903); 55.3x45.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Child with a Drum; L enfant au tambour)

The Musician, (oil on canvas on board)
826700 The Musician, (oil on canvas on board) by O Kelly, Aloysius C. (1853-1941); 39.3x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Musician. Aloysius O Kelly (1853-1941)

The Music; Beim Musizieren, (pen and black ink and black wash on paper)
823431 The Music; Beim Musizieren, (pen and black ink and black wash on paper) by Ury, Lesser (1861-1931); 20.3x13.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Music; Beim Musizieren)

Spring; Printemps, c. 1896 (lithograph in colours)
1195297 Spring; Printemps, c.1896 (lithograph in colours) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 104.8x55.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Czech, out of copyright

The Awakening of Love - Words of Another to Music Set / Do Help True Love to Love
658485 The Awakening of Love - Words of Another to Music Set / Do Help True Love to Love Beget, 1894 (oil on canvas) by Schmalz

Idle Moments, (pencil and watercolour heightend with white)
651913 Idle Moments, (pencil and watercolour heightend with white) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 37.1x53.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idle Moments)

An Unexpected Question, 1922 (oil on canvas)
659921 An Unexpected Question, 1922 (oil on canvas) by Lucas, John Seymour (1849-1923); 48.5x66.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Unexpected Question. John Seymour Lucas (1849-1923)

A Lute Player (oil on canvas)
990411 A Lute Player (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); 103.5x83.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lute Player. Hendrick Terbrugghen (1588-1629). Oil on canvas

Crowned Virgin, c. 1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum)
986369 Crowned Virgin, c.1430-1440 (paint and ink on vellum) by Master of the Munich Golden Legend (1389-1410) (& workshop); 21.5x16.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crowned Virgin)

Singer on piano (pianist), 1929 (oil on canvas)
988631 Singer on piano (pianist), 1929 (oil on canvas) by Kirchner, Ernst Ludwig (1880-1938); 120x150 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Singer on piano (pianist); Sangerin am Piano (Pianistin)

A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village, c. 1610 (oil on panel)
990259 A Blind Hurdy-Gurdy Player surrounded by Children in a Village, c.1610 (oil on panel) by Brueghel

Ossian Playing the Harp (pen and gray ink on ivory)
989693 Ossian Playing the Harp (pen and gray ink on ivory) by Karpff, Jean-Jacques Casimir (1770-1829); 128x98 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Ossian Playing the Harp)

Shepherd blowing a pipe, before 1747 (red chalk on paper)
5938247 Shepherd blowing a pipe, before 1747 (red chalk on paper) by Solimena, Francesco (1657-1747); 18.6x23.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Italian

The Recital, (oil on panel)
658458 The Recital, (oil on panel) by Garrido, Eduardo-Leon (1856-1906); 61.6x48.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recital. Eduardo Leon Garrido (1856-1949). Oil on panel

Portrait of the Artists Daughter, seated three-quarter length, Playing a Guitar, c
990229 Portrait of the Artists Daughter, seated three-quarter length, Playing a Guitar, c.1797 (oil on canvas) by Vigee-Lebrun

Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive
990930 Costume design for a male dancer in Danse Juive, wearing knickerbockers and a turban, playing a tambourine, (pencil and gouache on paper) by Bakst

A Couple Making Music in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)
990330 A Couple Making Music in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 64.7x52.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Couple Making Music in a Landscape)

The Archbold Children: A Group Portrait of a Little Boy, Full Length Wearing a Beige Coat
824248 The Archbold Children: A Group Portrait of a Little Boy, Full Length Wearing a Beige Coat, Dark Blue Gold-Embroidered Waistcoat, and Tricorn Hat and Playing a Violin, and His Sister

Die Musik (oil on canvas)
823482 Die Musik (oil on canvas) by Klinger, Albert (1869-1912); 123x190.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Musik. Albert Klinger (1869-1912). Oil on canvas

Pagans before the Altar; Pifferar vor einem Altar, (oil on canvas)
823466 Pagans before the Altar; Pifferar vor einem Altar, (oil on canvas) by Romako, Anton (1832-89); 46.4x36.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Pagans before the Altar; Pifferar vor einem Altar)

Le Flageolet, 1890 (oil on canvas)
825626 Le Flageolet, 1890 (oil on canvas) by Morisot, Berthe (1841-95); 57x88 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Le Flageolet. Berthe Morisot (1841-1895). Oil on canvas. Painted in 1890

A Personification of Music: A young Woman playing a Lute on a Terrace before an open
827709 A Personification of Music: A young Woman playing a Lute on a Terrace before an open Gallery (oil on canvas) by Kessel, Jan van, I (1626-1679) & Willemsens

Elegant Lady seated at Piano-Forte, (oil on canvas)
827418 Elegant Lady seated at Piano-Forte, (oil on canvas) by Soulacroix, Joseph Frederick Charles (1825-79); 49.8x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Elegant Lady seated at Piano-Forte)

A Shepherd Playing the Pipes (oil on canvas)
827965 A Shepherd Playing the Pipes (oil on canvas) by Baeck, Johan (c.1600-54); 76.5x63.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Shepherd Playing the Pipes. Johan Baeck (c.1600-1654). Oil on canvas

A Seated Man playing the Flute, in Profile to the Right, c
827565 A Seated Man playing the Flute, in Profile to the Right, c.1720s (black and white chalk on brown paper) by Lancret

The Duet, 1888 (oil on panel)
651202 The Duet, 1888 (oil on panel) by Lesrel, Adolphe Alexandre (1839-1929); 45.7x36.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Duet. Adolphe Alexandre Lesrel (1839-1929). Oil on panel

A Lullaby, 1894 (pencil and watercolour)
659769 A Lullaby, 1894 (pencil and watercolour) by Prescott-Davies, N. (20th Century); 43.9x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lullaby. Norman Prescott-Davies (1862-1915)

Une Entree de Theatre Roman, (oil on panel)
658238 Une Entree de Theatre Roman, (oil on panel) by Alma-Tadema, Lawrence (1836-1912); 41.9x58.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Une Entree de Theatre Roman)

Elegant Figures with Instruments Seated at a Table and a Young Lady Singing in a Interior
659403 Elegant Figures with Instruments Seated at a Table and a Young Lady Singing in a Interior, 1637 (oil on panel) by Hals

Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces, (oil on canvas)
659269 Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces, (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 42x54 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Mademoiselle Salle as Venus with the Three Graces)

A man with his ox, c. 1825 (pencil, pen, black ink, w / c, on Whatman paper)
1196920 A man with his ox, c. 1825 (pencil, pen, black ink, w/c, on Whatman paper) by Indian School, (19th century); 38.7x25.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Indian, out of copyright

Holy Centtenaaia, 1927 (pencil and coloured pencils on paper)
1196623 Holy Centtenaaia, 1927 (pencil and coloured pencils on paper) by Wolfli, Adolf (1864-1930); 50x76 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Swiss, out of copyright

MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas)
823008 MacPherson and MacDonald, 1918 (oil on canvas) by Melchers, Julius Gari (1860-1932); 200x136.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: MacPherson and MacDonald. Julius Gari Melchers (1860-1932)

Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper)
823445 Temptation, (pen and ink and watercolour on paper) by Wegener, Gerda Marie Frederike (1885-1940); 36x30.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Temptation. Gerda Wegener (1885-1940)

Waiting for the Entrance, (oil on board)
988201 Waiting for the Entrance, (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 48.3x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Waiting for the Entrance; Esperando la Entrada. Pedro Figari (1861-1938)

A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas)
990222 A Lute Player, 1621-22 (oil on canvas) by Baburen, Theodore van, called Dirk (1570/90-1623/4); 82.5x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Lute Player. Dirck Baburen van (c.1595-1624)

On the Eve of the feast (A Lesson in choral singing), (oil on canvas)
989382 On the Eve of the feast (A Lesson in choral singing), (oil on canvas) by Bianchi

In the Courtyard of the Harem, (oil on canvas)
989233 In the Courtyard of the Harem, (oil on canvas) by Bredt, Max Ferdinand (1868-1921); 85.1x120 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: In the Courtyard of the Harem. Max Ferdinand Bredt (1868-1921)

A leaded glass panel depicting a full-length female figure playing a stringed instrument
991046 A leaded glass panel depicting a full-length female figure playing a stringed instrument, 1891 (leaded glass) by Gauld

A Spanish Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1884 (watercolour)
659655 A Spanish Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1884 (watercolour) by Zorn, Anders Leonard (1860-1920); 52x33 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Spanish Girl Playing a Mandolin)

The Recital, (oil on canvas)
657470 The Recital, (oil on canvas) by Lessore, Therese (1884-1945); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Recital. Therese Lessore (1884-1945). Oil on canvas

The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel)
659145 The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle, (oil on panel) by Meyerheim, Friedrich Edouard (1808-79); 67x55 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Celloist; La Femme au Violoncelle)

Young woman tuning a lute, c. 1626-27 (oil on canvas)
5307114 Young woman tuning a lute, c.1626-27 (oil on canvas) by Brugghen, Hendrick Ter (1588-1629); 69.8x92.1 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Dutch

Child with a tambourine, 1772 (oil on canvas)
5938190 Child with a tambourine, 1772 (oil on canvas) by Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-75); 43.2x43.2 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; French

Portrait of Elizabeth Ewer, full-length, seated in a White Dress with a Yellow Shawl
824254 Portrait of Elizabeth Ewer, full-length, seated in a White Dress with a Yellow Shawl, Playing a Harp, in an Interior, c.1768-73 (oil on canvas) by Kauffmann

An Amusing Song, (oil on canvas)
989546 An Amusing Song, (oil on canvas) by Reggianini, Vittorio (1858-1938); 130.2x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: An Amusing Song. Vittorio Reggianini (1858-1938). Oil on canvas

The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas)
990207 The Four Arts - Music, (oil on canvas) by Loo, Carle van (1705-65); 116x94.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Four Arts - Music. Carle van Loo (1705-1765). Oil on canvas

The Lute Player, 1887 (oil on panel)
827498 The Lute Player, 1887 (oil on panel) by Meissonier, Jean-Louis Ernest (1815-91); 30.5x22.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lute Player. Jean Louis Ernest Meissonier (1815-1891)

Penny Gaff
An audience watching a performance at Bianchis Penny Gaff - a music hall, circa 1850 (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

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"Capturing the Soul of Music: A Journey Through Time and Melody" In Ronnie Scotts, London, 1994, artist Brian O'Connor immortalizes the passion and skill of musicians as they harmonize with their instruments. The vibrant energy emanating from the stage transports us to a world where music becomes an extension of our very being. Pat Martino's performance in 2009, captured by Alan John Ainsworth, showcases the profound connection between musician and instrument. Each note reverberates through his guitar strings, creating a symphony that resonates deep within our souls. Traveling back to Christmas Eve c1915, Stanhope A Forbes paints a heartwarming scene where music unites loved ones during times of joy and celebration. The melodies fill the air with warmth and nostalgia as families gather around pianos or violins to create cherished memories. McCoy Tyner's mesmerizing performance at Newport Jazz Festival in July 1978 captivates audiences with his mastery over the piano keys. Ayresome Park in Middlesbrough becomes a sanctuary for jazz enthusiasts who lose themselves in Tyner's spellbinding improvisations. "The Gordon Highlanders, " painted by an unknown artist in 1939, depicts Piper Findlater winning the V. C. At Dargai in 1897. His bagpipes become more than just an instrument; they embody courage and resilience as he leads his comrades into battle with unwavering determination. The Band of Coldstream Guards marching past Buckingham Palace during Trooping the Colour rehearsals symbolizes tradition and honor. Their synchronized movements echo through London streets while their instruments evoke pride among onlookers witnessing this grand display. Johan Zoffany's masterpiece "The Sharp Family" captures a moment frozen in time - a family united by their love for music-making. In this enchanting painting from 1779-1781 (1942), we witness how music transcends generations, bringing joy and harmony to every member of the family.