{"product_id":"queen-elizabeths-virginal-by-william-gibb","title":"Queen Elizabeth's Virginal by William Gibb","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen Elizabeth's Virginal \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eby \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Gibb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eC. 1888\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChromolithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFusing masterful artistic illustration with meticulous historic documentation, this rich late nineteenth-century print captures \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQueen Elizabeth's Virginal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: an exceptionally rare sixteenth-century Italian keyboard instrument elevated on an integrated five-pillared wooden stand, showcasing its highly decorative lid panels adorned with intricate gold arabesque scrollwork, gold-leaf borders, and painted heraldic details. Formed by the celebrated Scottish artist and master illustrator \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWilliam Gibb\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this artwork was printed as a vibrant \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003echromolithograph\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and published in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1888\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The composition showcases an extraordinary level of precision, capturing the dark, weathered surface of the outer casing, the delicate arrangement of the keys, and the complex gilding of the soundboard case against a uniform neutral backdrop. This specific plate provides an accurate historical record of this legendary royal instrument, documenting its unique physical structure and ornamental craftsmanship during the late nineteenth century. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis plate was originally produced for the landmark publication \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eMusical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, written by musicologist Alfred James Hipkins. During the late nineteenth century, a growing European fascination with ethnomusicology and antiquarianism fueled a desire to visually preserve rare cultural artifacts before they disappeared. Gibb became highly celebrated for his exceptional ability to translate the complex textures of historic objects into print media.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11 ¾” x 16”W\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: slight smudges on bottom edge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54571005608215,"sku":"PR0189-50","price":185.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0668\/3607\/0679\/files\/PR0189-50.1.jpg?v=1785427019","url":"https:\/\/antonioraimogallery.com\/products\/queen-elizabeths-virginal-by-william-gibb","provider":"ANTONIO RAIMO GALLERY","version":"1.0","type":"link"}