I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). I will also be plotting it on the map of Trombone Art in European Churches. c. 1600—Venice, Italy: Two trombones are included in trophies (decorative…
Trombone Images
Trombone Carving on Renaissance House
Added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). I have also included it in the collections, Angel Trombonists throughout History: 88 Images and How to Hold a Sackbut: The Grip of the Early Trombone in 79…
Distin Family Brass Quintet
I just added the middle image to the below caption; you can find the caption and images in the Trombone History Timeline (1826-1850). The three prints are very similar. Yes, I know the Distin quintet later moved away from using trombone, but at…
Trombone in Baroque Salzburg
The latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half) is found below. The slide of the trombone is obscured by a cloud. 1672—Salzburg, Austria: Frans de Neve’s Allegory of Fame, located in the ceiling of the Schöne…
Trombone in 19C Dance
The image and caption below were just added to the Trombone History Timeline (19c, 2nd half). I also added them to the post, Trombone and the Dance, which includes details about the association of trombone with dance throughout the instrument’s history….
Another Northern Italian Trombone
Below is the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, first half). As you can see from the map I posted recently of Trombone Art in European Churches, there are quite a few examples in northern Italy. I will be…
Trombone in French Baroque Print
Below is the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). 1667—France: Mort d’Amnon, fils de David, a print by Jean Le Pautre, shows a trombone playing with a group of musicians from a raised platform or…
Trombone Art in European Churches, pre-1800
Below is a map plotting 94 examples of trombone art contained in sacred settings (churches, cathedrals, and monasteries). They are limited to Europe, pre-1800. I make no claim that this is comprehensive (although I have a grant in the works that…
Trombone in 19th Century Political Cartoons: Six Images
The latest iconography to be added to the Trombone History Timeline are 2 political images from the 19th century. Here they are, below (1886 and 1887), along with 4 others from the timeline. Enjoy! 1827—London: A political cartoon by John…
Trombone in Allegory of Peace
Here’s the latest addition to the Trombone History Timeline. It is one of many allegorical depictions from the Low Countries that include trombone. The left-hand grip of the trombone is unusual, and the plane of the instrument appears to be incorrect…