Violin

Antonio Gragnani

1783 · Spruce, maple, ebony · Musical Instruments

Although Cremona is the most celebrated center of violin making, the trade flourished in other Italian cities as well. Gragnani is particularly noted for his elegantly crafted violins, which draw on the work of both the Stradivari and Amati families.

Artist

Antonio Gragnani

Date

1783

Medium

Spruce, maple, ebony

Culture

Italian

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Evelyn Stark, 1997