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)…
Trombone Images
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…
Trombone in Belshazzar’s Feast
I recently added the below caption and 3 images to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). The instruments are highly stylized, but I think there’s a good chance they represent a trombone, cornetto, and harp. Special thanks to Suzanne van Os….
19th-Century Trombone in Afghanistan and Brazil
I recently added the below two images from the 19th century to the Trombone History Timeline (2nd half and 1826-1850). I believe this is the first trombone history image I have been able to locate from Afghanistan, and there are…
Vienna for Trombonists
RECOMMENDED TROMBONE-RELATED SITES TO VISIT IN VIENNA, AUSTRIA 1. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS MUSEUM (branch of Kunsthistorisches Museum). This museum also holds, on long-term loan, the extensive collection of Gesellschaft der Musikfreunde (Friends of Music Society). Don’t forget to look for the trumpet that…
19th century artist depicts 16th century trombonist
Today I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half). It is an attempt by artist to depict a trombone player of an earlier era. Interestingly, the player bears a strong resemblance to the trombonists in…
18th Century Trombone Caricature
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century). c. 1720—Augsburg, Germany: Christoph Augengicht, Trombonist, a watercolored engraving that is part of a series of musical caricatures by J.A. Müller, shows a trombone…