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 tremendous complexity of the tubing is better examined from the outside

the instrument appears almost jet black to the naked eye

RTE National Symphony Orchestra

where she now performs with the Australian World Orchestra

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