Violin
This unusual violin is one of a group of instruments made by Füssen violin builders that has a scalloped outline. The shape is somewhat reminiscenet of other stringed-instruments, such as viola da gambas and violas d'amore, that have festooned bodies. However, the effect with this instrument is like water rippling. It has been suggested such instruments were made for theatrical performances that required onstage instruments. Such unusual instruments may have been made for a particular visual effect.
Artwork Details
- Title: Violin
- Maker: Attributed to Johann Anton Gedler (German, Würzburg 1725–1790 Füssen)
- Date: ca. 1752–1800
- Geography: Fussen, Bavaria, Germany
- Culture: German
- Medium: Wood, mother-of-pearl, silver
- Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted
- Credit Line: Funds from various donors, 1953
- Object Number: 53.222a
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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