I just added the below caption to the Alto Trombone Timeline. This addition brings the total number of 19th century trade catalogs that clearly label the alto trombone an E-flat instrument to 22 (see here). What is the historical significance? This is yet another piece of evidence that…
Trombone Images
Some London Trombonists
Today I added this picture and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (20th century). And no, I can’t see any trumpets either. c. 1930—London, England: John Cooper, an artist of the East London Group, paints Hark to Trombone and Trumpet (see below…
Renaissance Angel Trombonist
I just added the image and caption below to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). I will also be adding it to the collections Angel Trombonists Throughout History and How to Hold a Sackbut. And yes, that tubing does appear…
Trombones and Serpents on Horseback
I just added this caption and picture to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—1st half). You can also see it in the post Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. 1821—George IV, King of England, Entering Dublin, a painting by…
German Angel-Trombonist
In my opinion, this is one of the most striking of the German paintings that include trombone. I just added it to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). In addition, I have also included it in the collections, Angel Trombonists throughout History,…
Another Flemish Trombone on the Ground
I just added the below painting to the Trombone History Timeline and to the post Pick That Thing Up and Play! 14 Trombone Paintings from 17th Century Flanders. c. 1610—Apollon défié par Marsyas, a painting attributed to Frans Francken…
The Trombone in Genoa, Italy
Earlier today I added the three trombone images below from Genoa to the Trombone History Timeline. They come from an excellent article by Thomas Heck recently published in the journal Early Music. I have also added the other items on Genoa that…
Where Can You Buy Trombone Art?
Quite a few people who have visited my office at Brigham Young University or visited my webpage (especially the Trombone History Timeline) have asked where they can buy reproductions of the trombone artwork. Below are the images I have had luck…
Another Italian Trombone Painting
Today I added the below caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). The number of trombone images from the first half of the 17th century is remarkable! 1620—Italy: Giovanni Baglione’s painting, Euterpe, Muse of Music, includes…
Two More Renaissance Trombones
I just added the below entry and images to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). Both are somewhat curious images that are likely to be an artist’s best attempt at a relatively new instrument (an instrument that is rather difficult to depict…