Violin
François Pique was born near Paris in the town of Roissy Ile de France. It is unknown where he received his training as a violin maker, but by 1787 he had his own workshop in Paris. In the 1790s, Nicolas Lupot of Orleans made violins for Lupot to sell. By 1796, Lupot had moved to Paris and the two men continued to trade ideas about violin making. The instruments of the two makers show many similarities. Pique retired from violin making in 1818 and died in 1822.
The donor of this instrument was Charles W. Jones, a composer, violinist, and teacher, who was an associate of Darius Milhaud.
Description: Spruce top of wide grain much worn at chinrest; one-piece back with figure descending to right; pegbox grafted to modern neck.
The donor of this instrument was Charles W. Jones, a composer, violinist, and teacher, who was an associate of Darius Milhaud.
Description: Spruce top of wide grain much worn at chinrest; one-piece back with figure descending to right; pegbox grafted to modern neck.
Artwork Details
- Title: Violin
- Maker: François-Louis Pique (French, Roret 1757–1822 Charenton-Saint-Maurice)
- Date: 1803
- Geography: Paris, France
- Culture: French
- Medium: Spruce, maple
- Dimensions: Total L.: 59.0 cm (23-1/4 in.)
Body L.: 35.8 cm (14-1/8 in.) - Classification: Chordophone-Lute-bowed-unfretted
- Credit Line: Bequest of Charles William Jones, 1997
- Object Number: 1997.237.2
- Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments
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