Viola

Benjamin Banks

1791 · Wood · Musical Instruments

This viola, by one of the finest English makers of the late eighteenth century, is in unaltered condition. Its body size is small, both in comparison with seventeenth-century violas and those preferred by modern players. The neck construction represents a transitional stage between traditional and modern styles.

Artist

Benjamin Banks

Date

1791

Medium

Wood

Culture

British

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Gift of Dorothy and Robert Rosenbaum, 1979