I just added this caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half). It reflects the long tradition of wind instruments, including trombones, playing from towers, a practice that probably continued longest in Germany and in Moravian congregations. This particular image…
Trombone Images
19th Century Trombonist
Added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th Century, 2nd half). c. 1880—Vorstudium für den Pfingstchoral, an engraving after Th. Lederström, features an aproned trombonist (see below image; public domain).
David in the Temple…with a Group of 17th Century Instruments
As I’ve mentioned before, part of what I’m working on now with my Trombone History Timeline is refining the sources and images. When I find an additional or better source for an item, I add it to that caption. When I…
16th Century Trombone Player with Horns and Spectacles
Just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). 1592/1604—Czech Republic: A page from Graduál český features a decorated border with numerous musicians, including a trombonist. The artwork may be by painter Matouš Radouš,…
Early Trombone in Seville, Spain
A couple of my recent updates/posts have focused on early trombone activity in “New Spain.” This post centers instead on early trombone activity in an important city in Old Spain. The post combines some new entries with several entries that were…
Angel-Trombonist in Austrian Church
The below painting and caption have been added to the Trombone History Timeline (18th century). I have also included it in the collection, Angel Trombonists throughout History (bringing the total to 106 images) and plotted it on the Interactive Map…
2 Angel Trombones on German Organ Case
I just added the below caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 1626-1650). I will also be adding it to the collection, Perching on the Pipes and Angel Trombonists Throughout History. Incidentally, 1631 is not early for depiction of angels playing…
Early Trombone on Regal Case
Added the caption and images below to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half) and the Interactive Map of European Trombone Iconography. 1690—Lambach, Austria: A regal, originating circa 1580 from Lambach Abbey, includes a case dated 1690. The case…
Sacred Trombone Image from Northern Italy
Today I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 1601-1625) and the collection, Angel Trombonists throughout History: 104 Images. If you view the interactive map of trombone iconography in Europe, you will notice a high concentration…
Trombone Iconography: 3 Early German Trombone Images
Added the below caption and images to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). I also plotted it on the interactive map of trombone art in Europe. 1598—Kassel, Germany: Visual records by Wilhelm Dilich of celebrations related to the christening of…