Strings Collection (page 8)

Saint-Gingolph, Haute-Savoie, France
A Souvenir shop (selling dolls and pearls) - Le Perle du Lac at Saint-Gingolph, a small town situated on the south bank of Lake Geneva (Lac Leman)

New Year card in the shape of a banjo. Date: circa 1890s

Two Lovers - Shamisen
Two Japanese lovers play the shamisen. The girl touches the cords, whilst her lover determines the sounds by the pressure of his fingers on the strings. Date: 18th century

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Music, Instruments, String, Electric Bass being played live on stage by Mark King with Level 42

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Music, Instruments, String, Electric Bass being played live on stage by Mark King with Level 42

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Music, Instruments, String, Electric Bass being played live on stage by Mark King with Level 42

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Music, Instruments, String, Electric Bass being played live on stage by Mark King with Level 42

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Music, Instruments, String, Electric Bass being played live on stage by Mark King with Level 42

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Music, Instruments, String, Electric Bass being played live on stage

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Music, Strings, Violin, fiddle players from the Shee band playing at Cropredy 2011

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Music, Strings, Violin, Chris Leslie of Fairport Convention playing fiddle at the 2011 Cropredy Festival

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Music, Strings, Guitars, Badly Drawn Boy, Damon Gough performing at the 2011 Cropredy Festival

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Music, Strings, Guitar, Blues guitarist Buddy Guy playing at Cornbury Festival 2010

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Turkey, Istanbul, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Kapalicarsi, Music stall displaying various musical instruments in the Grand Bazaar

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Turkey, Istanbul, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Kapalicarsi, Music stall displaying various musical instruments in the Grand Bazaar

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Turkey, Istanbul, Fatih, Sultanahmet, Kapalicarsi, Music stall displaying various musical instruments in the Grand Bazaar

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hung up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of red and green Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars of chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

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Turkey, Izmir Province, Selcuk, Ephesus, Strings of brightly coloured Capsicum annuum cultivars chillies hanging up to dry in late afternoon summer sun

England, Kent, Replica Elizabethan Guitar being played by a historical re-enactment group

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Music, Instruments, Strings, Close up detail of Violin showing bridge and strings

Arts, Music, Strings, Rhapsody Gonzalez from the band Peluche playing electic Bass Guitar

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Music, Instrument, Stringed, Japanese woman in traditional clothing playing Koto Harp

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Music, Instruments, Strings, Violin, Detail of woman playing in orchestra

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Music, Instruments, Strings, Cello, detail of hand using bow across the strings

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Mexico, Bajio, Guanajuato, Musician playing stringed instrument in the Jardin de la Union

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India, Rajasthan, Jaisalmer, Musician wearing a red turban sitting cross-legged on the ground with old buildings on top of the hill behind him

Buddhist wrist strings, Luang Prabang, Laos, Indochina, Southeast Asia, Asia

German Violinist - Hilde Elgers. Date: circa 1923

Venus and the Lute Player, c. 1565-70 (oil on canvas)
3471202 Venus and the Lute Player, c.1565-70 (oil on canvas) by Titian (Tiziano Vecellio) (c.1488-1576); 165.1x209.6 cm; Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, USA; (add.info.: Venus, Goddess of Love)

Woman Playing a Lute, 1638 (oil on canvas)
3366973 Woman Playing a Lute, 1638 (oil on canvas) by Daret, Jean (1613-68); 125.6x95.9 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; French, out of copyright

Playing the Virginal in Olden Times, c1934. Illustration showing a woman playing the virginal, also known as the clavicymbal. The accompanying text describes the mechanism

How Handels Harpischord Worked, c1934. Illustration showing the workings of a harpsichord such as George Frideric Handel (1685-1759) would have used

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Three frogs playing music on a greetings postcard. Date: circa 1890s

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"Strings: A Melodic Journey Through Time and Cultures" From the enchanting ukulele song of 1926 to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's statue as a young boy, they have always held the power to captivate our hearts. In Senegal, a Griot skillfully plays the Kora, weaving tales through its resonating strings. Raphael Kirchner's Art Nouveau girl gracefully strums her harp, evoking ethereal melodies that transport us to another realm. Even in festive times like Christmas, strings take on whimsical forms - imagine a banjo-shaped card spreading joy with every pluck. An angel adorned with butterfly wings delicately caresses the harp's strings, creating celestial harmonies that soothe our souls. Yet not all string stories are filled with serenity; tragedy struck at 298 Old Brompton Road in London when fire engulfed everything except for memories tied to those hauntingly beautiful chords. It also hold an electrifying energy - an electric guitar paired with an amplifier unleashes raw passion and sets stages ablaze. Women from Lublin in Poland embrace their heritage by playing traditional instruments, showcasing how music transcends borders and unites cultures. Nature intertwines itself seamlessly into this symphony - a harp adorned with yellow flowers on a cutout greetings card brings warmth and beauty into our lives. Meanwhile, Victorian scraps depict banjos embellished with delicate pink flowers, reminding us of the elegance found within simplicity. In motocross scramblers' adrenaline-fueled races across rugged terrains, we witness yet another facet of string's versatility - they vibrate fiercely against steel frames while riders push boundaries fearlessly. Whether it be classical compositions or folk tunes passed down generations; whether it be artistry or resilience; whether it be celebration or solace – "strings" embody diverse narratives that resonate deeply within us all.