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Stringed instruments have been captivating audiences for centuries, their enchanting melodies resonating through time

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Beggars at a Church Door in Andalusia;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré

Beggars at a Church Door in Andalusia;An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. Creator: Gustave Doré
Beggars at a Church Door in Andalusia; An Autumn Tour in Andalusia, 1875. [Musicians in southern Spain]. From, Illustrated Travels by H.W. Bates

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Orchestra during intermission at square dance, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, 1939 or 1940

Orchestra during intermission at square dance, McIntosh County, Oklahoma, 1939 or 1940. Creator: Russell Lee
Orchestra during intermission at square dance; notice sweated shirt of host, McIntosh County, Oklahoma

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Ole Bull, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown

Ole Bull, between 1855 and 1865. Creator: Unknown
Ole Bull, between 1855 and 1865. [Norwegian violinist and composer]

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Orpheus standing at left playing the violin, Eurydice at right covering herself, ca... ca. 1509

Orpheus standing at left playing the violin, Eurydice at right covering herself, ca... ca. 1509
Orpheus standing at left playing the violin, Eurydice at right covering herself, ca. 1509

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: A young man, seated and playing the violin at centre, flanked by two woman holding... ca. 1510-27

A young man, seated and playing the violin at centre, flanked by two woman holding... ca. 1510-27
A young man, seated and playing the violin at centre, flanked by two woman holding flutes, another woman in the background, ca. 1510-27

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Jacques Gaultier, 17th century. Creator: Jan Lievens

Jacques Gaultier, 17th century. Creator: Jan Lievens
Jacques Gaultier, 17th century

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Jephtha dressed in armor looking up in despair, and his daughter holds a harp at right, 1775

Jephtha dressed in armor looking up in despair, and his daughter holds a harp at right, 1775

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Leopold Mozart playing the violin, 1756. Creator: J. A Friedrich

Leopold Mozart playing the violin, 1756. Creator: J. A Friedrich
Leopold Mozart playing the violin, 1756

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Upright Harp / Piano, c. 1937. Creator: William High

Upright Harp / Piano, c. 1937. Creator: William High
Upright Harp/Piano, c. 1937

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Violin, c. 1937. Creator: Augustine Haugland

Violin, c. 1937. Creator: Augustine Haugland
Violin, c. 1937

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Bard, 1784. Creators: John Hall, Samuel Middiman

The Bard, 1784. Creators: John Hall, Samuel Middiman
The Bard, 1784

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Stomach Dance, from Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 1893 (line block print)

The Stomach Dance, from Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 1893 (line block print)
STC273099 The Stomach Dance, from Salome by Oscar Wilde (1854-1900) 1893 (line block print) by Beardsley, Aubrey (1872-98); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Concerto Spirituale, March 23, 1773. Creator: James Bretherton

Concerto Spirituale, March 23, 1773. Creator: James Bretherton
Concerto Spirituale, March 23, 1773

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Migrant family from Arkansas playing hill-billy songs, FSA... migratory camp, Calipatria, CA, 1939

Migrant family from Arkansas playing hill-billy songs, FSA... migratory camp, Calipatria, CA, 1939
Migrant family from Arkansas playing hill-billy songs. Farm Security Administration emergency migratory camp. Calipatria, California

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Sarasvati, 1878 / 80. Creator: Unknown

Sarasvati, 1878 / 80. Creator: Unknown
Sarasvati, 1878/80

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Portrait of Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville, 1746 / 47. Creator: Maurice-Quentin de La Tour

Portrait of Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville, 1746 / 47. Creator: Maurice-Quentin de La Tour
Portrait of Jean-Joseph Cassanea de Mondonville, 1746/47

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Hata no Daizen Taketora in the play 'Kisoeuta Sakae Komachi, ... 1762

The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Hata no Daizen Taketora in the play "Kisoeuta Sakae Komachi, ... 1762
The Actor Otani Hiroji III as Hata no Daizen Taketora in the play " Kisoeuta Sakae Komachi, " performed at the Ichimura Theater in the eleventh month, 1762, 1762

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Pictures of the Year- IX, 'A Child Playing the Violin', 1888. Creator: Arthur Dampier May

Pictures of the Year- IX, "A Child Playing the Violin", 1888. Creator: Arthur Dampier May
Pictures of the Year- IX, " A Child Playing the Violin", 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: A Village Philharmonic Rehearsal, 1888. Creator: Stanhope A Forbes

A Village Philharmonic Rehearsal, 1888. Creator: Stanhope A Forbes
A Village Philharmonic Rehearsal, 1888. From, The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper Volume38. July to December, 1888

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Page, (watercolour)

The Page, (watercolour)
826683 The Page, (watercolour) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 30.3x14 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Page. Daniel Maclise (1806-70). Watercolour

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: An Egyptian Interior, 1915 (oil on canvas)

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)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas)

Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas)
989876 Flamenco Dancing, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39x66 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Flamenco Dancing. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946). Oil on canvas

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: A Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1899 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)

A Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1899 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white)
652020 A Girl Playing a Mandolin, 1899 (pencil and watercolour heightened with white) by Smith, Carlton Alfred (1853-1946); 38.1x46.6 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Girl Playing a Mandolin)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)

A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel)
651325 A Welcome Distraction, (oil on panel) by Weiss, Emile Georges (1861-p.1921); 45.6x34.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Welcome Distraction. Emile Georges Weiss (1861-after 1921)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: In the Olden Days, 1909 (In the Olden Days. Carlton Alfred Smith (1853-1946). Pencil and)

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)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Lesson Well Learned, 1919 (coloured pochoir plates)

The Lesson Well Learned, 1919 (coloured pochoir plates)
985560 The Lesson Well Learned, 1919 (coloured pochoir plates) by Barbier, Georges (1882-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Lesson Well Learned; La Lecon Bien Apprise)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Violinist, (oil on canvas)

The Violinist, (oil on canvas)
822954 The Violinist, (oil on canvas) by Tack, August Vincent (1870-1949); 104.3x63.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Violinist. Augustus Vincent Tack (1870-1949). Oil on canvas

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Clown; Der Clown, (gouache on paper)

The Clown; Der Clown, (gouache on paper)
655888 The Clown; Der Clown, (gouache on paper) by Scheiber, Hugo (1873-1950); 75x52 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Clown; Der Clown. Hugo Scheiber (1873-1950). Gouache on paper

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722)

The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722)
3930723 The Four Accomplishments (colour & gold on silk) (pair to 3930722) by Toyohiro, Utagawa (1773-1828); 101.7x41.5 cm; Freer Gallery of Art, Smithsonian Institution

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Concert, 1919-21 (pochoir print)

Concert, 1919-21 (pochoir print)
781142 Concert, 1919-21 (pochoir print) by Brunelleschi, Umberto (1879-1949); Private Collection; (add.info.: Illustration from La Guirlande: album mensuel d art et de litterature (The Garland)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: After the Performance, (oil on canvas)

After the Performance, (oil on canvas)
989547 After the Performance, (oil on canvas) by Salinas Tervel, Juan Pablo (1871-1946); 39.4x66.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: After the Performance. Juan Pablo Salinas (1871-1946)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Smoking the Hookah, 1880 (pencil and watercolour on paper laid down on card)

Smoking the Hookah, 1880 (pencil and watercolour on paper laid down on card)
989238 Smoking the Hookah, 1880 (pencil and watercolour on paper laid down on card) by Simoni, Gustavo (1846-1925); 54x36 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Smoking the Hookah)

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Hobo Musician, (oil on canvas)

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

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Melody hour, c. 1934 (etching and drypoint in colours)

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

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174585 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL174586 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v Detail showing musicians, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c

Ms Hunter 229 f. 21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c. 1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum)
GUL175490 Ms Hunter 229 f.21v David tuning his harp, from the Hunterian Psalter, c.1170 (pen & ink and tempera on vellum) by English School, (12th century); 29.2x19.1 cm; Glasgow University Library

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Girl with guitar, 1888 (oil on canvas)

Girl with guitar, 1888 (oil on canvas)
OVR390561 Girl with guitar, 1888 (oil on canvas) by Krohg, Christian (1852-1925); 78x68 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bokken Lasson; ); Photo © O. Vaering

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Treasure Ship, c. 1712. Creator: Furuyama Moromasa

The Treasure Ship, c. 1712. Creator: Furuyama Moromasa
The Treasure Ship, c. 1712. Attributed to Furuyama Moromasa

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Perspective Picture of a Large Room (Senjojiki uki-e no zu), 1765

Perspective Picture of a Large Room (Senjojiki uki-e no zu), 1765. Possibly a scene in the pleasure quarters, with a shamisen and koto in the foreground. Attributed to Ishikawa Toyonobu

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Parody of The Book of Joruri, c. 1789/1801. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

Parody of The Book of Joruri, c. 1789/1801. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
Parody of The Book of Joruri, c. 1789/1801. Musicians playing the drum, flute, sho and koto

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Peacock Boat, c. 1795/96. Creator: Hosoda Eishi

The Peacock Boat, c. 1795/96. Creator: Hosoda Eishi
The Peacock Boat, c. 1795/96. Women playing drum, sho, flute, koto and gong

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Festivity at a teahouse, from a parody of Chushingura, c. 1797 / 98

Festivity at a teahouse, from a parody of Chushingura, c. 1797 / 98
Festivity at a teahouse, from a parody of Chushingura, c. 1797/98

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: The Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya, and Attendants Wakagi and Wakaba... c

The Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya, and Attendants Wakagi and Wakaba... c
The Courtesan Somenosuke of the Matsubaya, and Attendants Wakagi and Wakaba, from the series " A Comparison of Contemporary Beauties (Tosei bijin awase)", c. 1796/97

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Pleasures of the Seasons, c. 1700. Creator: Hishikawa Morohira

Pleasures of the Seasons, c. 1700. Creator: Hishikawa Morohira
Pleasures of the Seasons, c. 1700. People enjoying a day out among blossoming cherry trees

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series 'Flower Viewing at

Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series "Flower Viewing at
Flower-Viewing Party with Crest-Bearing Curtain, from the series " Flower Viewing at Ueno (Ueno hanami no tei)", c. 1681/84

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Hotei seated on a sack playing a zither, from an untitled series of harimaze, Japan, c

Hotei seated on a sack playing a zither, from an untitled series of harimaze, Japan, c. 1830s

Background imageStringed Instrument Collection: Parody of a scene from 'The Pillow Book', Japan, c. 1793 / 97

Parody of a scene from "The Pillow Book", Japan, c. 1793 / 97
Parody of a scene from " The Pillow Book", Japan, c. 1793/97



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Stringed instruments have been captivating audiences for centuries, their enchanting melodies resonating through time. From the elegant compositions of The Sharp Family in the late 18th century to the mesmerizing tunes of The Charmer by John William Waterhouse in 1911, these instruments have always held a special place in our hearts. Even amidst chaos and revelry, like depicted in Drunk Warrior and Court Jester by Casimiro Tomba or at a lively Beach Party, the soothing strings bring harmony to any scene. In far-off lands like Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh state, India, an artisan skillfully crafts sitars with utmost precision - a testament to the craftsmanship behind these remarkable instruments. Whether it's St Cecilia gracefully playing the organ or Rose Adelaide Ducreux immortalizing herself with a harp in her self-portrait from 1791, stringed instruments evoke emotions that words fail to express. They transport us into mythical realms as seen in Orpheus and His Lute by John Charles Dollman or accompany sacred moments such as The Female Saints at the Tomb and the Resurrection where even angels join in with violins. From local musicians strumming double basses at Bar El Floridita in Havana to Rabab players filling north west country air with soulful melodies - these diverse cultures all find solace and joy through music. Even stained glass windows come alive with angelic harpists adorning Lyndhurst Church thanks to visionary designs. The world may change but our love for stringed instruments remains constant. Their timeless beauty transcends borders and connects us all through melodious threads that weave together humanity's shared experiences.