Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 1. Select Size:12 x 18" Considered by the artist to

Considered by the artist to be one of the most profound works in the Architecture in Music series

the instrument appears almost jet black to the naked eye

blended to achieve full depth of field and reveal fine detail throughout the instrument’s interior

RTE National Symphony Orchestra

The tremendous complexity of the tubing is better examined from the outside

Hopf Violin circa 1880, part 1. Select Size:12 x 18" Considered by the artist toThis remarkable photo captures the interior of the first violin I successfully photographed. Initially, it was presented to me as a Hopf, but I believe it is actually a 19th century replica. The craftsmanship details, such as the bass bar and the simple neck joint, reveal this. The Hopf family, a large group of makers dating back to the 18th century (or perhaps earlier), usually produced distinctive models that are quite rare. Over time, a more