I just added 2 images and their captions to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 1626-1650 and 19th century, 1801-1825). Both are from Poland. 1649—Wladyslaw, Poland: The drawing, Orchestra of Wladyslaw IV Vasa, includes at least one trombone (see center-left of…
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The Low Countries, Muses, and a Trombone in the Dirt
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline, 17th Century (1601-1625) and to the blog post, Pick That Thing Up and Play! c. 1620—Antwerp, Belgium: In a painting called Minerva Visits the Nine Muses, attributed to…
Update: Trombone on Harpsichord Lid
I updated my previous black and white image with the detail and full image shown below. See Trombone History Timeline, 17th century (1626-1650). Special thanks to Tassos Dimitriadis. c. 1630—Antwerp, Belgium: A painting on the lid of a harpsichord by…
Another Rear-Facing Trombone from 19C France
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century: 1826-1850) and to the collection of rear-facing trombone images, Backward Advances: Rear-Facing Trombones throughout History. c. 1828—Paris, France: Frédéric Bouchot’s La Grisette abandonée, No. 2,…
Elegant Woman Trombonist from 16th-17th Century
I just added this beautiful picture to my collection of iconography. You can find it in historical context in the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). 16th-17th century—Southern Germany: An inlaid panel with various woods by an unknown artist depicts a richly-dressed…
Out in the Cold
I added the image and caption below to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 2nd half). Enjoy! 1883—Royal Waits Outside Marlborough House (London residence of the Prince of Wales), a caricature by an unidentified artist, includes a trombonist playing with a…
Happy Birthday Trombone Postcard
I just added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (20th century). 1914—Germany: A happy birthday postcard printed in Germany features a child playing trombone (see below image; public domain; Universität Osnabrück).
Trombone with Muses
I just added this caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). 1676—Basel, Switzerland: A painting by an unknown artist on the ceiling of a castle/country manor house just outside Basel, now relocated to the “Gundeldinger…
16th Century St. Cecilia Painting with Angel Trombonist
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). c. 1575—A portrait of St. Cecilia playing organ, accompanied by musician angels, includes an angel playing trombone (see below image, public domain, special thanks to…
Pair of 19C Drawings from Punch
I just added the 2 drawings and captions below to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, 1826-1850). I also added them to Serpent & Ophicleide Images: 1600-1850. 1849—London, England: A drawing in the British weekly magazine, Punch, includes a band with trombone,…