Violinist Collection

MAUD POWELL (1868-1920). American violinist

A Musical Club, Artist Unknown
Watercolour by an unknown artist depicting a musical evening in Truro on 8th November 1808, including what is believed to be the only known portrait of Joseph Emidy

Jascha Heifetz / Punch 20
JASCHA HEIFETZ American violinist

Paganini Kings Theatre
NICCOLO PAGANINI The virtuoso violinist performing at the Kings Theatre, London, in June 1831

Eugene Ysaye - Belgian Violinist
Eugene Ysaye (1858-1931) - Belgian Violinist Date: circa 1903

Mr Fezziwigs Ball, illustration by John Leech for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens( London)
Mr Fezziwigs Ball, illustration by John Leech for A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens( London, 1843). This novella was the earliest and most popular of Dickens Christmas stories

The Emperor Stradivarius violin
The famous Emperor Stradivarius violin, dating from 1715. It was bought by the violinist and composer Jan Kubelik in 1910 for 10, 000 -- the highest price paid for a violin to that date. "

Enraged Musician / Hogarth
THE ENRAGED MUSICIAN A ballad singer, a screeching parrot, a piper, a drummer, a barking dog, a knife grinder, fighting cats and other noises disturb his violin practice

Portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians and entertainers
In Vanity Fair -- portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians, entertainers and others, on a stage and below. Top row, left to right: Lord Salisbury and William Gladstone (on canvas)

Eugene Ysaye - Jewish Violinist
Splendid portrait of Eugene Ysaye - Belgian Jewish Violinist (1858-1931). Date: circa 1906

Antonio Vivaldi / Anon
ANTONIO VIVALDI Italian composer and violinist

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

Silhouette portrait of Paganini
Silhouette portrait of Niccolo Paganini (1782 - 1840), virtuoso Italian violinist, cut by August Edouart. Paganini considered this to be the only likeness taken of him that was not a caricature

Ysaye with Violin Photo
EUGENE-AUGUSTE YSAYE Belgian violinist, conductor, and composer

AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023. Creator: Heritage Images
AI IMAGE - Sherlock Holmes playing the violin in his rooms at 221B Baker Street, 2023

Portrait of Franz Schubert (1797-1828) engraved by H. Roemer (engraving) (b / w photo)
XIR194126 Portrait of Franz Schubert (1797-1828) engraved by H. Roemer (engraving) (b/w photo) by Jaeger, Carl (1833-87) (after); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

WILLIAM PRIMROSE (1903-1982). Scottish violist. Pen-and-ink caricature

Illustration, string quartet, four sitting men in tuxedos playing two violins, a viola and cello, front view

Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m
JLJ4681694 Meeting of musicians Painting by Francois Puget (1651-1707) 1688 Sun. 1, 47x2, 12 m by Puget, Francois (1651-1707); Louvre, Paris

Performing bear in a Russian village, 1877. A print from The Illustrated London News, (19 May 1877). Hand-coloured later

Pablo Sarasate - Spanish violinist
Pablo Sarasate (1844-1908) Spanish violinist. Date: circa 1901

Hellia
Shizuo Shiki

Lanchester Polytechnic Tea Party, Coventry, 14th November 1975. Our Picture Shows... students enjoy this tea party on a busy ring road roundabout in Coventry

A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. Artist: William Hogarth
A Rakes Progress, 1763; plate VIII of VIII. True to his nature Tom Rakewell has run through a vast fortune through indulgence in all the luxuries of modern living

Great Musicians - Plate X. c1880, (1895). Artist: F Jenkins Heliog
Great Musicians - Plate X. 1895. Portraits of classical musicians; Wilma Neruda, Lady Halle, (1838-1911), Charles Halle (1819-1895), Ignacy Jan Paderewski (1860-1941)

Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. Artist: James Tissot
Hush!, (The Concert), c1875. From the Manchester Art Gallery collection

A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. Artist: John Leech
A Christmas Carol: Mr Fezziwigs Ball, 1843. This novella was the earliest and most popular of Charles Dickens Christmas stories

Musical Mozarts
German composer Leopold Mozart (1719 - 1787) playing the violin accompanied by his seven year old son Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart (1756 - 1791) on the harpsichord

Peter Pears, Emanuel Hurwitz violin and chorus
Peter Pears rehearsing the title role in Brittens Saint Nicolas at Orford Church, 23 June 1963. The Aldeburgh Festival Choir and the choir pf Ipswich High School for Girls fills the background

String quartet, 1872
Mr.L.Ries, Madame Norman-Neruda, Herr Straus and Signore Piatti performing at one of the Monday popular concerts at St Jamess Hall. Date: 1872

Marie Hall - Violinist
Marie Hall (1884-1956) - Violinist and pupil of Edward Elgar - gave the 1st performance of Vaughan Williams The Lark Ascending in 1920 Date: 1907

STRING QUARTET, 1846. Wood engraving, English, 1846

PAUL HINDEMITH (1895-1963). German violinist and composer. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

CHAMBER MUSICIANS, c1935. Jacques Thibaud, Pablo Casals, and Alfred Cortot. Pencil drawing, c1935, by Hilda Wiener

Morris Dancers on a floating platform, Stratford
A group of Morris Dancers, male and female, dancing on a floating platform on a river while a violinist provides the musical accompaniment

Heinrich Franz Von Biber, Austrian violinist and composer
HEINRICH FRANZ VON BIBER Austrian violinist and composer

Menuhin / Yehudi / Postcard
YEHUDI MENUHIN Violinist as a young man

E-A Ysaye / Postcard
EUGENE-AUGUSTE YSAYE Belgian violinist, conductor and composer

Clara Schumann (1819-96) and Joseph Joachim in concert, 1854 (pastel on paper)
PWI96777 Clara Schumann (1819-96) and Joseph Joachim in concert, 1854 (pastel on paper) by Menzel, Adolph Friedrich Erdmann von (1815-1905); Private Collection; (add.info)

Portrait of Franz Schubert (1768-1827) (engraving)
CBF171229 Portrait of Franz Schubert (1768-1827) (engraving) by German School, (19th century); The Cobbe Collection Trust, UK; German, out of copyright

Silhouette of Franz Peter Schubert (litho)
REV382362 Silhouette of Franz Peter Schubert (litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828); ); Austrian, out of copyright

Arcangelo Corelli, c. 1725 (oil on canvas)
3610555 Arcangelo Corelli, c.1725 (oil on canvas) by Howard, Hugh (1675-1737); 76x62 cm; The Royal Society of Musicians of Great Britain, London

The Studio, 1867. Creator: Winslow Homer
The Studio, 1867

Adolf Busch - German violinist
Adolf Busch (1891-1952), German violinist. Date: circa 1910s

Portrait of the Violinist and composer Niel Gow (1727-1807), 1787. Artist: Raeburn, Sir Henry (1756-1823)
Portrait of the Violinist and composer Niel Gow (1727-1807), 1787. Found in the collection of National Gallery of Scotland, Edinburgh

Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Artist: W&D Downey
Joseph Joachim (1831-1907), Hungarian violinist, conductor and composer, 1890. Joachim is regarded as one of the most influential violinists of all time

On The Wallaby
circa 1850: A witch on a wallaby by Cruikshank. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Jan Kubelik / Studio Photo
JAN KUBELIK Czech-Hungarian violinist as a young man Date: 1880 - 1940

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Captivating the hearts of music enthusiasts, the violinist stands at the center of a musical club, surrounded by an air of mystery. The artist remains unknown, yet their talent resonates through every note they play. With each stroke of their bow, they evoke emotions that transcend language and touch souls. Influenced by legends like Jascha Heifetz and Punch 20, this violinist's skill is reminiscent of the greats who have graced stages throughout history. Their instrument, The Emperor Stradivarius violin, carries with it a legacy that adds to their allure. One can imagine them performing at Paganini Kings Theatre or captivating audiences alongside Eugene Ysaye - both as a Jewish and Belgian violinist. They transport listeners to another time and place with melodies that echo through centuries. Their passion for music is evident in every performance; whether it be enchanting guests at Mr Fezziwig's Ball or illustrating scenes from Charles Dickens' timeless tale A Christmas Carol. Like Hogarth's Enraged Musician painting, they pour their heart into each piece they play. Drawing inspiration from Antonio Vivaldi and other anonymous composers before him, this violinist breathes life into classical compositions while also embracing modern interpretations. Their repertoire includes portraits of Victorian royalty, politicians, entertainers - capturing the essence of an era long gone but not forgotten. Even at a young age like Yehudi Menuhin when he was just twelve years old or in silhouette portraits resembling Paganini himself – this prodigious musician showcases immense talent beyond their years. The enigmatic aura surrounding this violinist only adds to their appeal; one cannot help but be captivated by their virtuosity on stage. As they continue to weave intricate melodies with delicate precision and heartfelt expression, audiences are left mesmerized by the magic created by these skilled hands upon strings.