I’ve embedded quite a few more videos to the Early Literature Pages. Here are the newest videos, below. To see them in their respective categories, go here. I also divided the “Trombone with Various Other Ensembles” page in half so it…
Trombone History
What Would You Put on That Banner?
Below is the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1826-1850). c. 1850—Freudenstadt, Germany: A relief on a vaulted rib in the Evangelische Stadtkirche portrays two decorative trombones and a banner/scroll. See below image; public domain (source: bildindex.de).
7 More Angel-Trombones
I just finished adding 7 more images of angels playing trombone to the Trombone History Timeline and to the collection of angel-trombones on Hubpages (where there are now 112 examples). These images and several others will also be added to the…
Young Girl Playing Trombone in 19th Century France
Yesterday I added this charming painting to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half). The museum’s website offers the broad designation of “19th century.” It was my own estimate that it probably comes from the late part of that century. …
Trombone in Allegory of Music
I just added this striking painting to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). c. 1675—Italy or Spain: Allegoria della musica, a painting by Luca Giordano, includes a trombone resting on a table (see below image; public domain) (special…
Angel Trombonist on a Dragon
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). That’s quite a procession! 1584—Dresden, Germany: A colored engraving by Daniel Bretschneider of a procession shows an angel playing trombone (see below image; public domain)…
Cherub with Trombone Atop Organ Pipes
I just added the below caption and photos to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century) and to the blog post/collection, Perching on the Pipes: Trombone & Organ Images. 1754—Einsiedeln, Switzerland: The choir organ in Einsiedeln Abbey church is built. It is…
5 Enraged Neighbor Pictures
I recently added two more versions of this humorous picture to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1826-1850). It’s one of those pictures like this St. Cecilia image that takes on a life of its own! 1838—L’Enragé Musicien, a lithograph by…
St. Cecilia Painting in Russia
Today I added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half) and to the post, Paper, Canvas, Stone, Silver, Wood, and Glass: St. Cecilia Trombone Image in Many Forms, which includes the image in more…
Trombone in Baroque Still Life Paintings
I just added the first image and caption below to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century). Although musical instruments are fairly common subjects in Baroque still life paintings, it is rare to find a trombone in one; they tend to dominate the…