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Another Italian Angel-Trombonist

May 25, 2013 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

A few days ago I mentioned in this blog an angel-trombone painting by Procaccini. Well, that one led to another image by the same artist (as these things often do). Here it is, along with its caption, below. You can…

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Front and Center: Another Trombone-Playing Angel

May 21, 2013 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

Today I added the below caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). I will also be adding it to Angel Trombonists Throughout History: 56 Images. I think it’s a striking painting that really features the trombone. I…

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Another Angel-Trombonist in Milan

September 10, 2012 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

Notice how the angel-trombonist appears to be swooping down to play for the people below. I recently added this picture and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—1st half). For another painting in a Milan church by the same…

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Angel-Trombonist from Italian Switzerland

September 18, 2011 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

Just added the below entry and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, 2nd half). I will probably also add it to the HubPages article, Angel-Trombonists Throughout History. I’ve also included the larger view on this post, not just…

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Trombone on Baroque Organ Shutters

August 5, 2011 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, first half). Another angel-trombone.   1638—Schleiz, Germany: A painting on the left organ shutter in the Bergkirche includes an angel trombonist among several angel musicians…

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Angel Playing Trombone in Renaissance Painting

May 30, 2011 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

Just added this painting to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). Trastevere is a neighborhood in Rome, and this church is said to be one of the primary landmarks of the area. The artist collaborated on paintings in several other…

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Trombone in Stained Glass

January 25, 2011 wkimball 3 Comments
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

Several months ago I posted Canvas, Paper, Silver, and Glass: St. Cecilia Trombone Image in Many Forms, which included a trombone image in painted glass. Trombone images of this type seem to be relatively rare, but last week I added…

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Trombone History Image from 16th Century Germany

September 22, 2010 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

Added the below to the 16th Century Timeline. I will also be adding it to the HubPages articles, Angel Trombonists throughout History: 42 Images (soon to be 43!) and The Trombone and Christmas throughout History. c. 1522-23—Munich, Germany: Albrecht Altdorfer’s Mary…

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Music Reading and Trombone History: 10 Early Images

September 20, 2010 wkimball 2 Comments
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

I recently added the below image of a wind band from the Seville Cathedral (1564) to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century). This image brought to mind a discussion in a book I’ve been reading regarding exactly when, in the…

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Curious Trombone History Image

August 28, 2010 wkimball
Trombone History, Trombone Images, Updates

Added the below entry and images to the Trombone History Timeline, 17th century (first half). The instrument most clearly resembles a trombone, although the left-hand grip and the fact that the rear bow doesn’t extend behind the head is obviously…

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