Here is a painting by the Scottish artist John Burr (1831-1893) of an itinerant fiddler playing for a family in a Scottish lane probably trying to make enough money to eat or maybe even receive some food for his entertainment. I can't help but think the father looking out has a skeptical look; possibly wondering … Continue reading Wandering Minstral
The Musician – 1887
By Léon François Comerre, French Academic School. I think this familiar looking instrument comes from Africa via the Arabic world and is generally called a tanbūr. A sort of distant uncle to the modern banjo, America's African instrument. The only thing missing is the drone string.
Soldier’s Joy, Saturday Morning Music
Enjoy a little fiddle music to start the weekend off right. I'm stuck with snow and ice and little outdoor work is appealing today. https://youtu.be/KWMZ2dP0Eas
Study of a Banjo Player
Musician
From the New York Public Library Collections. Access like this is what makes the internet truly great. Click the image to browse the collections.
Street Harper
Found at Vintage Everyday.
On the Road
Musicians hitting the road. Vintage photo found on Tumblr HERE. No other information was supplied. Got the guitar, dog, and stove. Let's go...
A Gypsy Fortune Telling
Adrien Moreau, French artist (1834–1906)
