I added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (16th century) and to the collection, Trombone History: Cherubs Playing the Trombone. c. 1557—Murano, Italy: Paolo Caliari (also called Veronese) paints The Seven Planetary Gods on the ceiling of the first…
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Angel Trombonist with Saint Cecilia
I added this image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—first half). I also added it to the collection of angel trombonists and collection of images showing the grip of the early trombone. c. 1620—Imola, Italy: Visione di…
Trombones and Serpents on Horseback
I just added this caption and picture to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century—1st half). You can also see it in the post Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. 1821—George IV, King of England, Entering Dublin, a painting by…
Trombone in Pit Orchestra
Just added this painting and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (20th century): 1910—Spencer Frederick Gore includes trombones in the pit orchestra of his painting, Ballet Scenes from “On the Sands” (see below image; click to expand; public domain) (Yale Center for…
Front and Center: Another Trombone-Playing Angel
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…
Baroque Trombonist on Horseback
Just added the following caption and picture to the 17th century timeline (first half). If you go to the post, Hi Ho Brass! Trombones on Horseback, you can see several other pictures of brave souls who apparently attempted the feat…
Short Trombonist
I recently found the below image, which I will be adding to the Trombone History Timeline (19th century-first half). It is a print by a respected German artist, apparently produced in one of his more whimsical moments. At 6’4″, I…
Belgian Buccin
I just added the following to the 19th century timeline (1st half) and to the post Serpent & Ophicleide: History and Images. 1833-1900—Turnhout, Belgium: A catchpenny print entitled Harmonie, probably published by Glenisson and Van Genechten, features musicians playing various instruments, including…
Baroque Serpent and Rear-Facing Trombone
Yesterday I added the below entry and image to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—2nd half). I will also be adding it to the article Backward Advances: Rear-Facing Trombones Throughout History, as well as the blog post Serpent & Ophicleide:…
Trombone on Organ Shutters
I just added the below image and caption to the Trombone History Timeline (17th century—2nd half). Elsewhere I have posted numerous examples of trombonists perched on organ pipes, but I believe this is the first picture I’ve added with a…