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Street Musician Collection

A vibrant scene unfolds on the streets of Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Street band wearing orange shirts playing music on the pavement watched by toddler wearing orange

Street band wearing orange shirts playing music on the pavement watched by toddler wearing orange clothes, Habana Vieja (Old Havana), Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Musicians playing guitars, Havana Viejo, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Musicians playing guitars, Havana Viejo, Havana, Cuba, West Indies, Central America

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Two Chinese musician street performers in the upper yard, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899

Two Chinese musician street performers in the upper yard, Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, 1899. In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)

Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899)
Street musicians with a harp and violin in the upper yard of Dom Smith, Vladivostok, Russia, (1899?). In: Photograph album of Pray family expatriate life in Vladivostok, Russia

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Street singer from Les Cris de Paris, 1823-25 (litho)

Street singer from Les Cris de Paris, 1823-25 (litho)
7440995 Street singer from Les Cris de Paris, 1823-25 (litho) by Vernet, Carle (1758-1836); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: By Carle Vernet)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: A group of travelling entertainers, 1803 (colour woodblock print)

A group of travelling entertainers, 1803 (colour woodblock print)
8603854 A group of travelling entertainers, 1803 (colour woodblock print) by Hokusai, Katsushika (1760-1849); 27.7 x 40.5 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)

Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print)
3671796 Forty three drawings of Neapolitan costume, 18th century (print) by Castelli, Costanzo (18th century); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: 'Wishing you a Jolly Christmas', Victorian card, c. 1880 (chromolitho)

"Wishing you a Jolly Christmas", Victorian card, c. 1880 (chromolitho)
BAL12671 "Wishing you a Jolly Christmas", Victorian card, c.1880 (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Joseph Hollman - portrait sitting playing the cello, 1897 (print)

Joseph Hollman - portrait sitting playing the cello, 1897 (print)
3919254 Joseph Hollman - portrait sitting playing the cello, 1897 (print) by Gould, Francis Carruthers (1844-1925); (add.info.: Joseph Hollman - portrait sitting playing the cello)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Street musicians, 18th century (oil on canvas)

Street musicians, 18th century (oil on canvas)
CUL4929123 Street musicians, 18th century (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Louis Joseph (Watteau de Lille) (1731-98); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Tournai

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Crazy theatre, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)

Crazy theatre, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206131 Crazy theatre, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Crazy theatre)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Musiciens italiens (Italian musicians). Peinture d'Anatoli Afanasyevich Arapov (1876-1949)

Musiciens italiens (Italian musicians). Peinture d'Anatoli Afanasyevich Arapov (1876-1949)
FIA5341757 Musiciens italiens (Italian musicians). Peinture d Anatoli Afanasyevich Arapov (1876-1949). Huile sur toile, 58 x 65 cm, 1914. art russe, symbolisme. State A

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: The chestnut merchant, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)

The chestnut merchant, in Imagier de l'enfance, c. 1900 (engraving)
DUV4206267 The chestnut merchant, in Imagier de l enfance, c.1900 (engraving) by Raffin, Ferdinand (1870?-1948); 14.5 x 18.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The chestnut merchant)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: The hurdy-gurdy player, 1783 (oil on canvas)

The hurdy-gurdy player, 1783 (oil on canvas)
904882 The hurdy-gurdy player, 1783 (oil on canvas) by Watteau, Louis Joseph (Watteau de Lille) (1731-98); Musee des Beaux-Arts, Valenciennes, France; (add.info.: by Louis Joseph)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Small Metiers of Paris: street singers. Drawing by Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez (20th century), 1909

Small Metiers of Paris: street singers. Drawing by Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez (20th century), 1909
JLJ4652306 Small Metiers of Paris: street singers. Drawing by Charles Pezeu dit Carlopez (20th century), 1909 by Pezeu-Carlopez, Charles (1838-1914); Bibliotheque Historique de la Ville de Paris

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Flamenco dancers, painting by Gonzalo Bilbao y Martinez c. 1915

Flamenco dancers, painting by Gonzalo Bilbao y Martinez c. 1915
AIS5388629 Flamenco dancers, painting by Gonzalo Bilbao y Martinez c.1915 by Bilbao Martinez, Gonzalo (1860-1938); Museo de Bellas Artes, Bilbao, Spain; (add.info.: A stop on the road)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Give alms to the last of your kings (lithograph)

Give alms to the last of your kings (lithograph)
904707 Give alms to the last of your kings (lithograph) by French School, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: A caricature figure representing a street musician(?) with a mouse (lizard?) on his... ca

A caricature figure representing a street musician(?) with a mouse (lizard?) on his... ca. 1640-60. Creator: Anon
A caricature figure representing a street musician(?) with a mouse (lizard?) on his nose and a bird on his head, ca. 1640-60

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Flute and bagpipe players in the Middle Ages

Flute and bagpipe players in the Middle Ages
LSE4078559 Flute and bagpipe players in the Middle Ages by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1840

Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1840: Serie PROVERBES ET MAXIMES "Belly starvation has
JEB4852002 Artwork by Honore Daumier (1808-1879). Charivari dates from 1840: Serie PROVERBES ET MAXIMES " Belly starvation has no ears" MUSEE DES BEAUX ARTS - PALAIS LONGCHAMP

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Letter O Organ. Engraving in 'Album-Alphabet'. A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885

Letter O Organ. Engraving in "Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885
DUV4207823 Letter O Organ. Engraving in " Album-Alphabet". A. Quinn, Printer-Publisher, 1885. Illustrations by Baron Ernest de Liphart (1847-1934). 28 pages. Dim: 29x22, 5cm

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Fiddler playing on a street corner, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)

Fiddler playing on a street corner, 18th century. 1803 (engraving)
7233101 Fiddler playing on a street corner, 18th century. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: Fiddler playing on a street corner)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: 17th century Dutch hurdy-gurdy man in tall cap and cape. 1803 (engraving)

17th century Dutch hurdy-gurdy man in tall cap and cape. 1803 (engraving)
7233099 17th century Dutch hurdy-gurdy man in tall cap and cape. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: 17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler. 1803 (engraving)

17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler. 1803 (engraving)
7233084 17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler. 1803 (engraving) by Deuchar, David (1743-1808); Private Collection; (add.info.: 17th century peasants listening to a street fiddler)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Drinkers and fiddler outside a village tavern, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)

Drinkers and fiddler outside a village tavern, Georgian era. 1831 (engraving)
7234822 Drinkers and fiddler outside a village tavern, Georgian era.1831 (engraving) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827) (after); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Street musician - engraving, 19th century

Street musician - engraving, 19th century
LSE4080429 Street musician - engraving, 19th century by Stein, Theodore (c.1730-1788) (after); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Street musician - engraving Richard Bong)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Musicians (Musicians) Engraving by Zampini, 19th century Venice, Correr museum

Musicians (Musicians) Engraving by Zampini, 19th century Venice, Correr museum
LRI4673926 Musicians (Musicians) Engraving by Zampini, 19th century Venice, Correr museum by Zampini, (19th century); Museo Correr, Venice

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: La Fontaines Fables - Grasshopper and the Ant

La Fontaines Fables - Grasshopper and the Ant
Vintage engraving from La Fontaines Fables, Illustraed by Gustave Dore. The Grasshopper and the Ant

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Little Bread-Winner (colour litho)

Little Bread-Winner (colour litho)
7184048 Little Bread-Winner (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little Bread-Winner. Illustration for The Prize, 1896.); © Look and Learn

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Sur le boulevard (On the Boulevard). Scene de rue, en automne

Sur le boulevard (On the Boulevard). Scene de rue, en automne, un jeune couple aux tenues traditionnelles
FIA5328509 Sur le boulevard (On the Boulevard). Scene de rue, en automne, un jeune couple aux tenues traditionnelles, sont assis sur un banc, la femme allaite son bebe, l homme joue de l accordeon

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Moscou au 17eme siecle, bouquinistes sur le pont du Christ Sauveur - Oeuvre de Appolinari

Moscou au 17eme siecle, bouquinistes sur le pont du Christ Sauveur - Oeuvre de Appolinari Mykhaylovich Vasnetsov
FIA5386174 Moscou au 17eme siecle, bouquinistes sur le pont du Christ Sauveur - Oeuvre de Appolinari Mykhaylovich Vasnetsov (1856-1933), 1902 - Moscow in the 17th Century

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Un musicien. (Un violoniste mendiant jouant devant l entree d un batiment de campagne)

Un musicien. (Un violoniste mendiant jouant devant l entree d un batiment de campagne)
FIA5336159 Un musicien. (Un violoniste mendiant jouant devant l entree d un batiment de campagne). Peinture de Leonid Ivanovich Solomatkin (1837-1883), 1871. Art russe, 19e siecle

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration)

Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration)
7211596 Parisian sketches: the song dealer, 1858 (illustration) by Daumier, Honore (1808-79); (add.info.: Parisian sketches)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: L orgue de Barbarie (The Organ Grinder). Le musicien ambulant tient son instrument sur le dos

L orgue de Barbarie (The Organ Grinder). Le musicien ambulant tient son instrument sur le dos
FIA5337526 L orgue de Barbarie (The Organ Grinder). Le musicien ambulant tient son instrument sur le dos, il est accompagne de deux enfants tres elegants

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Les musiciens. Une troupe d artistes composee de musiciens et d un montreur d ours fait la quete

Les musiciens. Une troupe d artistes composee de musiciens et d un montreur d ours fait la quete sous le balcon d une
FIA5326577 Les musiciens. Une troupe d artistes composee de musiciens et d un montreur d ours fait la quete sous le balcon d une maison bourgeoise

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Aristide Bruant in his cabaret (lithography)

Aristide Bruant in his cabaret (lithography)
PCT4256896 Aristide Bruant in his cabaret (lithography) by Toulouse-Lautrec, Henri de (1864-1901); Musee Petiet, Limoux, France; © Patrice Cartier

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Salome. Oeuvre de Alfons Maria Mucha (Alphonse Marie Mucha, 1860-1939), 1897. Lithographie couleur

Salome. Oeuvre de Alfons Maria Mucha (Alphonse Marie Mucha, 1860-1939), 1897. Lithographie couleur
FIA5354408 Salome. Oeuvre de Alfons Maria Mucha (Alphonse Marie Mucha, 1860-1939), 1897. Lithographie couleur. Art Nouveau, Republique Tcheque. Dim : 33, 3x23cm. Musee Pouchkine, Moscou

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Evening melts away

Evening melts away
Ariel Ariel

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: 6867097

6867097

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Street Musicians, c. 1855. Creator: Style of HonoreVictorin Daumier

Street Musicians, c. 1855. Creator: Style of HonoreVictorin Daumier
Street Musicians, c. 1855

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Nubian Musicians (w / c)

Nubian Musicians (w / c)
402788 Nubian Musicians (w/c) by Tapiro Baro, Josep (1836-1913); 68.5x45.7 cm; Private Collection; Spanish, out of copyright

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Italian Street Musicians, 1877. Creator: John Thomson

Italian Street Musicians, 1877. Creator: John Thomson
Italian Street Musicians, 1877. A work made of woodburytype, from the album " street life in london"

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Halian Street Musicians, 1881. Creator: John Thomson

Halian Street Musicians, 1881. Creator: John Thomson
Halian Street Musicians, 1881. A work made of woodburytype, plate 16 in the book " street incidents" (1881)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: A flute player, accompanied by a small drummer and a monkey show

A flute player, accompanied by a small drummer and a monkey show
LSE4326266 A flute player, accompanied by a small drummer and a monkey show; the two sheep heads hanging from the belt of the band leader will be their dinner

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Street musicians (Onlookers in the streets) (Lithography, 19th century)

Street musicians (Onlookers in the streets) (Lithography, 19th century)
LRI4673911 Street musicians (Onlookers in the streets) (Lithography, 19th century) by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Travelling singers - engraving, 19th century

Travelling singers - engraving, 19th century
LSE4078608 Travelling singers - engraving, 19th century by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Travelling singers - engraving)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Group of street musicians, late 19th century

Group of street musicians, late 19th century
LSE4078601 Group of street musicians, late 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Group of street musicians)

Background imageStreet Musician Collection: Music softens morals, painting by Chocarne-Moreau, c. 1900

Music softens morals, painting by Chocarne-Moreau, c. 1900
LSE4078588 Music softens morals, painting by Chocarne-Moreau, c. 1900 by Chocarne-Moreau, Paul Charles (1855-1931); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris, France; (add.info.: Music softens morals)



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A vibrant scene unfolds on the streets of Habana Vieja, Havana, Cuba. A street band wearing eye-catching orange shirts fills the air with melodious tunes as they passionately play their guitars. Their music resonates through the pavement and captivates passersby. Amongst the crowd, a toddler dressed in matching orange clothes stands mesmerized by the captivating performance. The child's innocent eyes are filled with wonder as they watch these talented musicians showcase their skills. This historical neighborhood of Havana, known for its rich culture and heritage, provides the perfect backdrop for this enchanting spectacle. The old buildings and cobblestone streets add to the charm of this musical gathering in West Indies' bustling capital. In another corner of Santiago de Cuba Province lies its Historical Center where yet another musician captures hearts with his artistry. Joseph Hollman sits gracefully while playing his cello during a portrait sitting in 1897. His passion for music is evident as he creates soul-stirring melodies that echo through time. The love for music transcends eras and continents; even an 18th-century oil painting depicts street musicians entertaining audiences with their melodic performances. This timeless portrayal reminds us that street musicians have always been an integral part of society, bringing joy to people's lives throughout history. Traveling across borders to Italy, Anatoli Afanasyevich Arapov's artwork showcases Italian musicians immersed in their craft. Painted in 1914 using oil on canvas, this masterpiece captures not only their talent but also symbolizes artistic expression within Russian culture at that time. As we delve into childhood memories depicted in engravings from Imagier de l'enfance circa 1900, we encounter scenes like "Crazy Theatre" and "The Chestnut Merchant. " These illustrations transport us back to a simpler time when street performers were cherished sources of entertainment for children and adults alike. From hurdy-gurdy players to flamenco dancers, the world of street musicians is diverse and captivating.