Viola d'Amore, Framed Art Print Size:12″ x 18″ simple geometric forms

simple geometric forms

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Returning to Britain in 1726

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Viola d'Amore, Framed Art Print Size:12″ x 18″ simple geometric formsThe viola d'amore, or viola "of love," is a bowed stringed instrument which gained great popularity in the eighteenth century. Much of its history, including the derivation of its name, is unknown. It has many characteristics of the viol family such as a flat back, ribs that are flush with the top and back, and a rosette in addition to soundholes. Yet, like a violin, it is unfretted and held under the chin while played. Violas d'amore typically have