Lyre-mandolin - Image 1
orville h. gibson (1856 – 1918)
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This instrument is truly an American icon--in part because an image of a lyre mandolin with a superimposed bust of Gibson was used on Gibson labels well into the 20th century--but, ironically, it was not successful as a playing instrument. Lyre-guitars were popular in Europe at the beginning of the 19th century, products of the neo-classical design movement. Since nothing is known about Gibson
Об этом произведении
- Название: Lyre-mandolin - Image 1
- Художник: orville h. gibson
- Год: 1902
- Формат: Portrait
- Правовой статус: Общественное достояние
- Динамика: Victorian Ornamentation
- Период творчества: Late Victorian
- Контекст корпуса: luthier innovation , middle eastern motifs
- Ключевые слова: wood inlay design , intricate carvings , american folk music
- Воспринимаемая яркость: brilliant

