Prodigy Collection

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, statue as a boy
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 -1791), Austrian composer and musician, seen here in the form of a statue, as a boy with a violin and bow

Yehudi Menuhin aged 12
Yehudi Menuhin, Baron Menuhin, OM KBE (22 April 1916 12 March 1999), American-born violinist and conductor, who spent most of his performing career in Britain

Cyril Scott
CYRIL SCOTT musical prodigy, pianist and composer, also poet, painter and philosopher, defender of homeopathy and occultist. His music was very avant-garde. Date: 1879 - 1970

Julie Andrews with mother and step-father, Starlight Roof
Julie Andrews, aged 12, photographed at home with her mother Barbara at the piano and her step-father, at the time she was appearing in Starlight Roof at the London Hippodrome

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

Three year old Spanish pianist
Spanish three year old, pianist is Pepito Rodriguez Ariola (14th December 1896- 24th October 1954). He was a child prodigy

Jeanne Douste, Pianist and musical prodigy, studio portrait
Jeanne Douste, Pianist and musical prodigy (1892-?). Studio portrait, wearing pleated lace bodice. Douste began her musical career in London from around 5 years of age

Nigel Short, champion British chess player and Grandmaster
Nigel David Short (b 1965), champion British chess player who became a Grandmaster at the age of 19. He was a chess prodigy, first attracting media attention at the age of 10. Date: circa 1970s

PRODIGY : HEINECKEN
CHRISTIAN FRIEDRICH HEINECKEN (1721 - 1725), known as The Infant of Lubeck, had mathematical and memory gifts, wide knowledge of history and geography, and predicted his own death at 4

The Youthful Prodigy (litho)
6001920 The Youthful Prodigy (litho) by Christy, Howard Chandler (1873-1952) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Youthful Prodigy)

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (photo)
3433048 Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal (1874 - 1929)

Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1910 (photo)
3433056 Portrait of Hugo von Hofmannsthal, 1910 (photo) by Perscheid, Nicola (1864-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hugo Laurenz August Hofmann von Hofmannsthal (1874 - 1929)

Van-Dyck recevant une lecon de dessin de sa mere (engraving)
3644251 Van-Dyck recevant une lecon de dessin de sa mere (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Van-Dyck recevant une lecon de dessin de sa mere)

Franz and his Grandmother (engraving)
3634722 Franz and his Grandmother (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz and his Grandmother. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873)

ZdeAoka Aierny, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho)
3702789 Zdeoka AIernA, the greatest Bohemian violoncellist, 1913 (colour litho) by Mucha, Alphonse Marie (1860-1939); 200x124 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Little Michael Angelo draws a portrait (colour litho)
6002704 Little Michael Angelo draws a portrait (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Michael Angelo draws a portrait)

The seven year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart playing before King George III in London, 1764 (engraving)
5207910 The seven year-old Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart playing before King George III in London, 1764 (engraving) by French School

The Infant Mozart Playing the Piano (engraving)
498420 The Infant Mozart Playing the Piano (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris, France; (add.info)

Pergolesi surrounded by his youthful admirers (engraving)
2808405 Pergolesi surrounded by his youthful admirers (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pergolesi surrounded by his youthful admirers)

Benjamin West sketching his little sister (engraving)
2796553 Benjamin West sketching his little sister (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Benjamin West sketching his little sister)

The Actor William Henry West Betty (1791-1874) (oil on canvas)
DRB128829 The Actor William Henry West Betty (1791-1874) (oil on canvas) by Geddes, Andrew (1783-1844); Chateau de Blois, Loir-Et-Cher, France; Scottish, out of copyright

Punch cartoon: Modern Crazes (the Latest Thing in Musical Prodigies. The Baby Bottesini (engraving)
6035029 Punch cartoon: Modern Crazes (the Latest Thing in Musical Prodigies. The Baby Bottesini (engraving) by English School

A Musical Genius (litho)
6014335 A Musical Genius (litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Musical Genius. Illustration for Black & White magazine, 23 July 1892.); © Look and Learn

Bust of Emperor Frederick II (1194-1250) (limestone)
XIR214246 Bust of Emperor Frederick II (1194-1250) (limestone) by French School, (13th century); Barletta, Italy; (add.info.: Stupor Mundi ; Wonder of the World ; ); French, out of copyright

Haydn with his parents (engraving)
3626144 Haydn with his parents (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Haydn with his parents. Illustration for Chatterbox (1869)

The young Rubens (engraving)
3642546 The young Rubens (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Rubens. Illustration for The Boys Own Annual, 1881.); © Look and Learn

Preparing to visit the Gentlemen of the Academy (engraving)
3634718 Preparing to visit the Gentlemen of the Academy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Preparing to visit the Gentlemen of the Academy)

Ludwig van Beethoven playing at the piano at the age of 17 (chromolitho)
724607 Ludwig van Beethoven playing at the piano at the age of 17 (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Annie Oakley, c. 1897-1926 (b / w photo)
DPL415407 Annie Oakley, c.1897-1926 (b/w photo) by Barry, David Frances (1854-1934); Denver Public Library, Western History Collection; (add.info)

Advert for an appearance by Mr Zacharias Dase (engraving)
609547 Advert for an appearance by Mr Zacharias Dase (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advert for an appearance by Mr Zacharias Dase)

First Steam Experiment of James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) (b / w photo)
XJF134190 First Steam Experiment of James Watt (1736-1819) (engraving) (b/w photo) by English School, (18th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Hans Andersen dances (litho)
5209928 Hans Andersen dances (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Hans Andersen dances)

The young Michelangelo drawing on a wall (engraving)
5207236 The young Michelangelo drawing on a wall (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Michelangelo drawing on a wall)

Cimabue watching the young Giotto drawing a goat on a rock (colour litho)
5216975 Cimabue watching the young Giotto drawing a goat on a rock (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with his Father, Leopold and sister
GIA938517 Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with his Father, Leopold and sister, Marie-Anne (coloured engraving) by Focillon, Victor-Louis (1849-1918); Private Collection; (add.info)

The young Michelangelo (engraving)
3642554 The young Michelangelo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The young Michelangelo)

George Parker Bidder, English engineer and childhood calculating prodigy, as aboy (engraving)
3638369 George Parker Bidder, English engineer and childhood calculating prodigy, as aboy (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Jean-Baptiste Lully, the famous musician making his musical debut in the kitchen of the Duchess of Montpensier
724606 Jean-Baptiste Lully, the famous musician making his musical debut in the kitchen of the Duchess of Montpensier (chromolitho) by French School

Scene from the childhood of Blaise Pascal (1623-62) (engraving) (b / w photo)
CHT224438 Scene from the childhood of Blaise Pascal (1623-62) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91); Private Collection; (add.info)

Cartouche and the Honey (litho)
5209927 Cartouche and the Honey (litho) by Wilson, Patten (1868-1928) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cartouche and the Honey)

Cartoon commenting on musical prodigies who seemed to be getting younger and younger
5308765 Cartoon commenting on musical prodigies who seemed to be getting younger and younger by Du Maurier, George (1834-96); (add.info)

The midnight musician (engraving)
6007164 The midnight musician (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The midnight musician)

The childhood of Blaise Pascal (engraving)
3098053 The childhood of Blaise Pascal (engraving) by Bayard, Emile Antoine (1837-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The childhood of Blaise Pascal)

Giotto sketching the Sheep and Lambs (engraving)
3626214 Giotto sketching the Sheep and Lambs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Giotto sketching the Sheep and Lambs. Illustration for Chatterbox (1875)

The Antwerp Boy who became an Artist (engraving)
3634717 The Antwerp Boy who became an Artist (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Antwerp Boy who became an Artist. Illustration for Chatterbox, 1873)

Famous children (colour litho)
2795456 Famous children (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Famous children. Double page illustration contained in one of the series of Les Recreations)

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"Unveiling the Unparalleled: A Glimpse into the World of Prodigies" Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, a name synonymous with prodigy, forever immortalized in a statue as a boy, his genius echoing through centuries. Yehudi Menuhin aged 12, an extraordinary violinist who captivated audiences with his virtuosity and musical maturity beyond his years. Portrait of William Heberden the Younger, an oil on canvas capturing the essence of a prodigious mind that defied age and convention. Cyril Scott, a composer whose talents bloomed early like a rare flower, leaving indelible marks on the world of music. The Three-year-old Spanish pianist who astounded all with their innate ability to create melodies that touched souls at such tender age. Jeanne Douste, Pianist and musical prodigy captured in a studio portrait; her fingers danced effortlessly across keys as if guided by celestial forces. Nigel Short, champion British chess player and Grandmaster whose strategic brilliance surpassed expectations from childhood to adulthood. PRODIGY: HEINECKEN - A fusion of talent and innovation that revolutionizes our perception of artistry while pushing boundaries beyond imagination. Julie Andrews with mother and step-father at Starlight Roof; her enchanting voice would soon grace stages worldwide as she blossomed into an iconic starlet. Johann Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart at the harpsichord – witness the birthplace of genius where compositions flowed like rivers from this unparalleled maestro's fingertips. The Youthful Prodigy litho - An artistic portrayal celebrating those exceptional individuals whose gifts defy logic and inspire awe among us mere mortals. The Miracles of Prophet Elisha oil on panel - Just as miracles unfold before our eyes through divine intervention, so do these prodigious talents emerge, leaving us spellbound and humbled.