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Musicians with instruments on a Christmas and New Year cardMusicians with instruments on a Christmas card, with a quotation from The Merchant of Venice: I am never merry when I hear sweet music. Date: circa 1890s
Girl with guitar on a heart-shaped Valentine cardGirl with guitar (or banjo) on a heart-shaped Valentine card. circa 1900s
Children in fancy dress - clown and princessUnidentified children in a somewhat sinister fancy dress tableaux. A small boy (at least we assume its a boy) wears a clown outfit
The Blind Guitarist, 1778, by Francisco de GoyaFrancisco de Goya y Lucientes (1746-1828). Spanish painter. The Blind Guitarist, 1778. Prado Museum. Madrid. Spain
South America - The tango is no longer fashionable. A musician specialising in the music of the tango returns home from Europe once the craze for this particular style has passed... Date: circa 1916
At the circus, two clowns playing musical instruments 1888Two traditional circus clowns, wearing ruffled collar, pointed hats, white faces with red noses, lips, eyebrows and cheeks, playing musical instruments. Date: 1888
The Love Letter, c. 1669-1670, by Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675Johannes Vermeer (1632-1675). Dutch painter. The Love Letter, c. 1669-1670. Rijskmuseum. Amsterdam. Netherlands
Jean-Antoine Watteau, The Music LessonJean-Antoine Watteau (1684-1721). French painter. The Music Lesson (1717). Wallace Collection. London. England. United Kingdom. Date: 1717
Cafe Restaurant Pschorr, Rotterdam, NetherlandsDinner Dance Hall of the Cafe Restaurant Pschorr, Coolsingel, Rotterdam, Netherlands, with the bandstand and a New York backdrop. Date: circa 1930s
Russian musical instruments.. Goudok Rebec fiddle with three strings, Gelaika pipes, double flutes of the ancients, hunting horn of Siberia, Rojok (rozhok) trumpet
Franz FerdinandScottish Rock band Franz Ferdinand. Estadio de Anoeta (San Sebastiᮬ Spain). 09/08/2005
German boy scouts at World JamboreeGerman boy scouts with leader at World Jamboree. Date: 1957
Mike Read with Radio 1 Roadshow groupMike Read (left), radio DJ and presenter, with a BBC Radio 1 Roadshow group
The Guitarist, by Philippe Mercier (1689-1760). A young woman plays a guitar, accompanied by two Harlequins, possibly a scene from the Commedia dell Arte
Satirical cartoon, The March of Intellect, showing a street scene with balloons in the sky above. 1828
Lady Setar player from Izmir, TurkeyLady Musician from Izmir, Turkey, playing a Setar. A Setar, Sehtar or Setouyeh is an ancient and gnostic instrument usually played at the gathering of dervishes most often held at Khaneqahs
Fairy Musicians 1920Demi-silked, dark haired musicians
Susi - with guitarSusi - playing the guitar and singing. 1950s
Brinsley Forde performing at Penwith, CornwallBrinsley Forde (b.1953), founder member of the reggae band Aswad, performing at Penwith, Cornwall, in an open air concert. 1983
Cartoon, Monsieur Jacobi and Alexander HendersonCartoon, Monsieur Jacobi, theatre director (in the background) -- I had engaged to give those people a taste of The Beggar Student, and now there is Alexander Henderson on the same job
Music cover, The Artists Life, piano solo, the famous waltzes by Johann Strauss. 1932
Spanish Flamenco Dancer with Guitarist. 1936
Music cover, Dearie Mine, by Meredith and ThorburnMusic cover, Dearie Mine, vocal waltz, with words by Joe Meredith and music by Billy Thorburn, featured and broadcast by The Savoy Havana Band and recorded by The Savoy Orpheans at the Savoy Hotel
Departure of Mary Queen of Scots from France -- she left Calais for Scotland on 14 August 1561, at the age of 18. 1561
Susi - with guitar and bone. 1950s
Spain - Andalucian Lady with guitar and fan - Japanese shawlSpain - Andalucian Lady with guitar and fan - wearing Japanese shawl. Date: circa 1910s
Christmas card in the shape of a guitar with pink roses. Date: circa 1890s
Villete de Amor by Baptista Montidea. Song book. Addressed to Luys Quirosillo Truhan
Villete de Amor by Baptista Montidea. Colored engravingVillete de Amor by Baptista Montidea. Song book. Addressed to Luys Quirosillo Truhan. Colored engraving
China - Two Musicians having a break and a drink. The two instruments in front of them are a Sanxian and a Yuegin (Moon Guitar). Date: circa 1908
Laurent Novikoff, Russian ballet dancerLaurent Novikoff (or Novikov, 1888-1956), Russian ballet dancer. circa 1920s
Vicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician. PoVicente Espinel (1550-1624). Spanish writer and musician of Spanish Golden Age. Portrait. Engraving. Colored
Gallant Company, 1633, by Pieter Codde (1599-1678)Pieter Codde (1599-1678). Dutch painter. Gallant Company, 1633. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
The Fete Champetre, 1627, by Dirck Hals (1591-1656)Dirck Hals (1591-1656). Dutch painter. The Fete Champetre, 1627. Rijksmuseum. Amsterdam. Holland
Musician. Tile. 18th century. CeramicSpain. 18th century. Catalan ceramic. Tiles of trades. Musician. Municipal History Museum. Barcelona
Garcia Aguado, Dionisio (1784-1849). Spanish guitarist and composer. Engraving
Music cover, The Song of the Rose (Tango des Roses) by Schreier-Bottero, featured in the film Casablanca. 1940s
Music cover, I Like Mountain Music, fox trot song, words by James Cavanaugh, music by Frank Weldon. With a signed photo of Florrie Forde, music hall singer. 1933
Steamer on Ocklawaha River, Florida, USAThe pleasure steamer Okahumkee on the Ocklawaha River, Florida. A few people are on board, one man holding a guitar. Date: circa 1895
Musical instrument shop, Johnny Roadhouse. Date: 1970s
Busker in a shopping precinctBusker playing his guitar in a shopping precinct -- an elderly woman offers some coins. Date: 1970s
Audience at a pop concert. Date: 1970s
Four frogs playing guitars on a Christmas card. circa 1890s
French Theatre / La RozeLa Roze ( soldat ) A character from La Comedie de Chansons - Anon. Date: 1640
Guitar on its OwnA six-stringed instrument, usually used as a solo instrument or to accompany a singer, but occasionally employed in an orchestra. Date: 1897
Pop Concert / Hyde ParkPOP FESTIVAL People gather round the stage to hear the musician on his guitar in Hyde Park Date: 1960 s
Posada, Music cover, La LocomotoraMusic cover, La Locomotora -- The Locomotive, collection of modern songs, published by Arsacio Vanegas Arroyo. Date: circa 1895
All night reveler, Mexico -- a tired-looking man with a guitar. Date: circa 1900s