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…
Trombone Images
More Rear-Facing Trombones, and a Generalization
Today I added the below caption and image to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century, first half). The images expands quite a bit if you click on it. The slide grip of both trombonists, you will notice, is awkward (to…
St. Cecilia, Two Heads on a Platter, and Cherub with Trombone
St. Cecilia is the patron saint of music, so the organ and cherub (putto) with trombone reflect that symbolism. Why Cecilia has the heads of Valeriano and Tiburtio on a platter is beyond me, but it’s too bad they didn’t…
19th Century Portrait with Trombone
I just added the below image to the Trombone History Timeline (19th Century—1st half). If you’re an actor and you’re having your portrait done, you’ll want it with a trombone, of course. 1837—Samuel Vale as Timotheus Trombone in “The…
Serpents & Ophicleides: 16 New Historical Images
I recently added 16 more images of serpents and ophicleides to the post Serpents & Ophicleides: History and Images, bringing the total to 120 images. I’m not sure if you can find that many historical pictures of serpents and ophicleides…
Two New Baroque Trombone Paintings
I just added two new paintings to the Trombone History Timeline. They are shown below, along with their captions. I have also added them to the post, Pick That Thing Up and Play! 11 Trombone Paintings from 17th-Century Flanders (which…
Romantic-Era Spanish Trombone Painting
I just came across this great painting by Spanish artist Jose Garcia y Ramos, who spent his career in Italy, France, and Spain, featuring a couple of brass players headed out into the rain after a concert. You can see…
Cherub-Trombonist by a Man Named Wenceslas
I recently added this print and its caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century, first half). I also added it to the article, Trombone History: Cherubs Playing the Trombone, which now features 10 different visual examples. c. 1650—Artist…
Angel Trombonist from Malta
I recently added another angel trombonist to the 17th Century of the Trombone History Timeline and to the HubPages article, Angel Trombonists throughout History. This image is from Malta, an island off Italy. Here it is, along with its caption: 1661-66—Valletta, Malta:…
Trombonists, The Perfect Little Angels
Below is another angel trombonist I just added to the Trombone History Timeline. Quite a nice little drawing, in my opinion. For many more pictures of angels playing trombone, see Angel Trombonists Throughout History: 50 Images. c. 1610—Loreto, Italy: Artist…