{"id":36095,"date":"2025-08-27T20:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-27T10:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/?p=36095"},"modified":"2025-08-21T18:19:53","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T08:19:53","slug":"1800-highly-decorated-six-string-guitar-probably-italian-regencyera-janeausten-music-guitar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/?p=36095","title":{"rendered":"1800 Highly Decorated Six String Guitar, Probably Italian, as used in Jane Austen&#8217;s lifetimes. #RegencyEra #JaneAusten #Music #Guitar"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">1800 Guitar, Probably Naples, Italy.&nbsp;The sort of guitar people in Jane austen&#8217;s era would have played in their homes. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass.&nbsp;This highly decorated guitar is an early example of a six-string, single-course guitar. The&nbsp;elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs made from ebony and fit into an ivory ground covering the back, sides, neck, and headstock of the guitar.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A second guitar at the Yale Collection of Musical Instruments features the same decoration, only in reverse, indicating that the decoration was made at the same time by cutting through thin layers of stacked ebony and ivory. A portrait in the center of the upper back is believed to be of Giovanni Paisiello based on his 1791 portrait. Paisiello was a composer of opera and many of his works were transcribed for use on other instruments and his pieces were a favorite of guitarists.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The fingerboard is covered with tortoiseshell over read paint with an ivory satyr inlaid where the neck meets the body.&nbsp; A carved wooden rosette may be a replacement and is surrounded by an ivory hexagon with ebony inlaid instruments and flowers matching the back. The decorative style is evocative of so-called Baroque guitars of the seventeenth century.&nbsp; The six-string, single-course guitar became popular in Naples at the end of the eighteenth century and then spread throughout the rest of Europe replacing the earlier five and six double-course guitars. via&nbsp; Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. books2read.com\/suziloveMusicGeneral<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" data-id=\"29713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_SideDecoration_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29713\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_SideDecoration_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_SideDecoration_Lge_Sml_Sml-600x429.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_SideDecoration_Lge_Sml_Sml-300x214.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_SideDecoration_Lge_Sml_Sml-640x457.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"379\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"29712\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Sidecoloredview_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29712\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Sidecoloredview_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 379w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Sidecoloredview_Lge_Sml_Sml-162x300.jpg 162w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 379px) 100vw, 379px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"536\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"29711\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_PortraitView_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29711\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_PortraitView_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 536w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_PortraitView_Lge_Sml_Sml-230x300.jpg 230w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 536px) 100vw, 536px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"372\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"29710\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Front-Colored-Decoration_View_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29710\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Front-Colored-Decoration_View_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 372w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Front-Colored-Decoration_View_Lge_Sml_Sml-159x300.jpg 159w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 372px) 100vw, 372px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"516\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"29709\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Decorationisclassicalscene_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29709\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Decorationisclassicalscene_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 516w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Decorationisclassicalscene_Lge_Sml_Sml-221x300.jpg 221w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 516px) 100vw, 516px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"404\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"29708\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_DecoratedPegView_Lge_Lge_Lge_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29708\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_DecoratedPegView_Lge_Lge_Lge_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 404w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_DecoratedPegView_Lge_Lge_Lge_Lge_Sml_Sml-173x300.jpg 173w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 404px) 100vw, 404px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"383\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"29707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BW_NeckWithPortrait_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29707\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BW_NeckWithPortrait_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 383w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BW_NeckWithPortrait_Lge_Sml_Sml-164x300.jpg 164w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 383px) 100vw, 383px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"581\" data-id=\"29706\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BWView_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. Via Metropolitan Museum New York City, U.S.A. metmuseum.org\" class=\"wp-image-29706\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BWView_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg 700w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BWView_Lge_Sml_Sml-600x498.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BWView_Lge_Sml_Sml-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_BWView_Lge_Sml_Sml-640x531.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"427\" height=\"700\" data-id=\"29705\" src=\"https:\/\/www.suzilove.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/11\/1800_ca_Guitarprobably-Naples_metmuseum_Back-neck-with-tuning-pegs_Lge_Sml_Sml.jpg\" alt=\"guitar_1800 ca. Guitar, probably Naples, Italy. Spruce, ebony, ivory, tortoiseshell, mother-of-pearl, and brass. Portrait believed to be Giovanni Paisiello, composer of opera and transcribed for use in other instruments. Elaborate decoration features classical figures, musical instruments, and floral motifs of ebony in ivory background on the back, sides, neck and headstock. 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