Playing An Instrument Collection (page 6)

Fujiwara no Yasumasa Playing His Flute in the Moonlight, About 1883

The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro II and Ichikawa Monnosuke I, c. 1720. Creator: Torii Kiyonobu I
The Actors Ichikawa Danjuro II and Ichikawa Monnosuke I, c. 1720

Apollo and the Muses, n. d. Creator: Etienne Delaune
Apollo and the Muses, n.d

Act 7 (Shichidanme), from the series "The Revenge of the Loyal Retainers (Chushingura)", c. 1834/39. Kuranosuke attends a banquet at Ichiriki-ya, a teahouse served by courtesans

An American Mercantile Building in Yokohama (Yokohama ijin shokan no zu), 1861

Koto (Kin), from an untitled series of the four accomplishments, c. 1772 / 75
Koto (Kin), from an untitled series of the four accomplishments, c. 1772/75

Woman playing shamisen, from an untitled series of women at leisure, c. 1795 / 1800
Woman playing shamisen, from an untitled series of women at leisure, c. 1795/1800

The Eighth Month (Hachi gatsu), from the series "Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu)
The Eighth Month (Hachi gatsu), from the series " Fashionable Twelve Months (Furyu junikagetsu)", c. 1793

Evening party at Shinagawa, c. 1790. Creator: Utagawa Toyokuni I
Evening party at Shinagawa, c. 1790

No. 1 (Sono ichi), from the triptych "Three Musical Instruments (Sankyoku)", c
No. 1 (Sono ichi), from the triptych " Three Musical Instruments (Sankyoku)", c. 1825

Pifferari, c. 1865. Creator: Charles Emile Jacque
Pifferari, c. 1865

Singer Poster Design, 1895. Creator: Aubrey Beardsley
Singer Poster Design, 1895. A woman playing a Singer piano. The Singer Piano Company was established in Chicago in 1884. First published in The Poster for October 1898

The Flute (Hichiriki), from the series "Fashionable Musical Amusements of Children
The Flute (Hichiriki), from the series " Fashionable Musical Amusements of Children (Furyu kodomo asobi ongaku)", c. 1770/72

Courtesan Playing a Hand Drum, c. 1775. Creator: Isoda Koryusai
Courtesan Playing a Hand Drum, c. 1775

Pendant in the Form of a Seated Musician, A. D. 1000 / 1500. Creator: Unknown
Pendant in the Form of a Seated Musician, A.D. 1000/1500. Veraguas, Panama

Picture (Unfinished Needlework), England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture (Unfinished Needlework), England, 17th century. Women, animals, plants and birds. In the centre a lady playing a lute in an arbour

Picture, England, 17th century. Creator: Unknown
Picture, England, 17th century. People and animals in a landscape: a shepherd playing the bagpipes; gentleman playing a lute and lady looking at a butterfly; deer-hunting; frog on the riverbank

Boy Playing Flute, Tournai, c. 1770. Creator: Tournai Porcelain Manufactory
Boy Playing Flute, Tournai, c. 1770

Female Musician, Tang dynasty (A. D. 618-907), late 7th / early 8th century
Female Musician, Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-907), late 7th/early 8th century

The Parsonage, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Parsonage, c1780-1825. This drawing of The Parsonage is vigorous, emphatic, and one might say brilliant in Rowlandsons best manner

Jealousy, the Rival, 1803. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Jealousy, the Rival, 1803. Does not this drawing with its foreground arrangement of profoundly expressive figures become something greater than the subject might suggerst

The Village Fair, c1780-1825. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
The Village Fair, c1780-1825. " Buy a song, one penny..." - one of the street cries in England during Rowlandsons time

L Agreable lecon (The Pleasant Lesson) (Furnishing Fabric), France, 1788. Vignettes of people playing musical instruments

Orpheus Playing the Lyre to Hades and Persephone, from Orpheus and Eurydice or The Metamorphoses, Antwerp, c. 1685. Woven at the Wauters workshop

The Brand Cabinet, , c. 1743. Creators: Horace Walpole, William Hallett
The Brand Cabinet, , c. 1743

Seated Figure Playing a Rasp, c. A. D. 100. Creator: Unknown
Seated Figure Playing a Rasp, c. A.D. 100

Violet Sargent, Modeled 1890, cast c. 1908. Creator: Augustus Saint-Gaudens
Violet Sargent, Modeled 1890, cast c. 1908

Pan of Rohallion, Modeled 1890, cast after 1894. Creator: E. Gruet
Pan of Rohallion, Modeled 1890, cast after 1894. Fountain figure. Cast by E. E. Gruet Jeune

Toning the Bell, 1874. Creator: Walter Shirlaw
Toning the Bell, 1874. Musicians in a foundry, helping the blacksmith tone a church bell

The Rommel-Pot Player, c. 1630. Creator: Unknown
The Rommel-Pot Player, c. 1630

The Family Concert, 1666. Creator: Jan Steen
The Family Concert, 1666

In the Sea, 1883. Creator: Arnold Bocklin
In the Sea, 1883

The Interior of the Palm House on the Pfaueninsel Near Potsdam, 1834

Clarionet Player, c. 1897. Creator: John E. Dumont
Clarionet Player, c. 1897. Photogravure, no. 13 from the portfolio " American Pictorial Photography, series i" (1899); edition 146/150

Vase, Stoke on Trent, 1880 / 90. Creator: Minton
Vase, Stoke on Trent, 1880/90

Sugar Bowl, Paris, c. 1820. Creator: Denuelle Porcelain Manufactory
Sugar Bowl, Paris, c. 1820

Interior View, ca. 1788. Creator: Katsukawa Shuncho
Interior View, ca. 1788

A Lamplight Study: Herr Joachim, 1868. Creator: George Frederick Watts
A Lamplight Study: Herr Joachim, 1868

A Merry Evening Party, ca. 1805. Creator: Kitagawa Utamaro
A Merry Evening Party, ca. 1805

Young Nobleman Playing Koto (Harp), 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Young Nobleman Playing Koto (Harp), 19th century

Woman Playing the Tsuzumi, ca. 1800. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Woman Playing the Tsuzumi, ca. 1800

Two Ladies; One is Playing the Biwa (Japanese Lute) and the Other, the Koto (Japanese Harp), probably 1815

Courtier Playing a Flute to Accompany a Bugaku Dance, probably 1810

The education of Achilles, 1650-55. Creator: Giovanni Cesare Testa
The education of Achilles, 1650-55

Musical Party in the Open Air, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Cornelis Galle I
Musical Party in the Open Air, late 16th-early 17th century

The Sinfulness of Mankind, late 16th-early 17th century. Creator: Cornelis Galle I
The Sinfulness of Mankind, late 16th-early 17th century

Two Courtesans... late 18th-early 19th century. Creator: Kubo Shunman
Two Courtesans, One Playing a Koto (Harp) and The Other Reading a Letter, late 18th-early 19th century

Bacchus with his companions discovering Ariadne on the island of Naxos, after Reni, 1650-80

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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.