I have just added the images below by German artist/illustrator Theodor Hosemann to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half). The images, particularly the trombone players, bear a certain resemblance to each other.   1856—Berlin, Germany: Theodor Hosemann’s watercolor,…

I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century). Special thanks to John Manganaro, whose new site, horniconography.com, contains a wealth of excellent materials. The majority of 18th century trombone iconography originates from Germany and…

I just added this unusual item to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). The artistic medium, a decorative platter from the 17th century, is unlike any other that I am aware of, in terms of trombone iconography. I should…

I recently had the opportunity to direct, for the second time, a 6-week university study abroad program that was centered in Vienna, Austria, and included trips to Florence, Venice, and Salzburg. Here are a few of the things I found…

Over the weekend I updated the following 5 images from the Trombone History Timeline. All of them had been either black and white or lower resolution. Special thanks to Tassos Dimitriadis and Adrian King!   1549—Munich, Germany: Outdoor Feast, a…

I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half).   c. 1675—Bern, Switzerland: The title page of Johann Ulrich Sultzberger’s book of transposed Psalm settings, Dr. Ambrosii Lobwassers Psalmen Davids, features an…

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).

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…

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.  …

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…