Whistling Collection

Toots Thielemans, Belgian jazz musician, Ronnie Scotts, London, 1978. Artist: Brian O Connor
Toots Thielemans, Belgian jazz musician, Ronnie Scott s, London, 1978. He is known for his guitar and harmonica playing, as well as his whistling skills

Schuhplattler (colour litho)
2775725 Schuhplattler (colour litho) by Reznicek, Ferdinand von (1868-1909); Private Collection; (add.info.: Schuhplattler)

Fleet Prison / Cruikshank
Fleet Prison was notable as a debtors prison after the 17th century until it was demolished in 1845-46, having been rebuilt 3 times in 1381, 1666 and 1780

The Conscientious Exhilarator, by Bairnsfather
The Conscientious Exhilarator " Every encouragement should be given for singing and whistling" - (Extract from a Military Manual ) That painstaking fellow, Lieut

USA, South Texas. Aranas National Wildlife Refuge, black-bellied whistling ducks alighting

Woman whistling, posing in studio, (B&W), portrait
black and white, photography, Portrait, Looking at camera, Head and shoulders, White background, Mid Adult, 30s, 30-35 Years, Women, Mid Adult Women, Adults Only, Only Women, One Person, Black hair

Oil painting of Black-Bellied Whistling-Duck

Illustrations
Two simple illustrations showing a friar whistling a melody to a bird. Date: circa 1922

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Black-bellied Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis) perched in south Texas habitat Date: 19/11/2012

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Black-bellied Whistling Duck (Dendrocygna autumnalis) perched in south Texas habitat Date: 19/11/2012

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Cayman Islands, Little Cayman Island, West Indian Whistling Ducks (Dendrocygna arborea) Booby Pond Reserve at sunset Date: 14/12/2006

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Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus), Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia Date: 02/02/2008

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Whistling Kite (Haliastur sphenurus), Adelaide River, Northern Territory, Australia Date: 02/02/2008

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White-faced Whistling Duck at Bushman's Kloof in Western Cape Province, South Africa. Date: 01/03/2005

The Whistling Teal Ridden By Steve Drowne York Ebor Festival 2006 York Racecourse, York, England 22 August 2006 Date: 22 August 2006

Le sifflet des pigeons, en Chine (engraving)
3645701 Le sifflet des pigeons, en Chine (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Le sifflet des pigeons, en Chine)

The Fishmongers Call (w / c on paper)
STC400544 The Fishmongers Call (w/c on paper) by Roberts, Henry Benjamin (1831-1915); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Whistling through the wood (colour litho)
5227865 Whistling through the wood (colour litho) by Bromley, William III (c.1815-c.1888) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Whistling through the wood)

Whistling a Happy Tune (oil on canvas)
993955 Whistling a Happy Tune (oil on canvas) by Fraser, Alexander Snr (1786-1865); 20.3x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Girl with Rabbits, whistling at Robin, Christmas Card (chromolitho)
731469 Girl with Rabbits, whistling at Robin, Christmas Card (chromolitho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: GIrl with Rabbits, whistling at Robin)

Uncle Sam (litho)
3620513 Uncle Sam (litho) by Monnier, Henri Bonaventure (1779-1877) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Uncle Sam. Illustration for Le Petit Francais Illustre, 1900.); © Look and Learn

The whistling postman (colour litho)
2814137 The whistling postman (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The whistling postman)

The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho)
1037539 The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth (colour litho) by Shepperson, Claude (1867-1921); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Golden Glove, or the Squire of Tamworth)

Mr Plantagenet Trot and his Dogs (engraving)
1060908 Mr Plantagenet Trot and his Dogs (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr Plantagenet Trot and his Dogs)

A Victorian card of a ragamuffin with hands in his pockets
3603748 A Victorian card of a ragamuffin with hands in his pockets, broomstick under his arm whistling and walking down a street, c.1880 (colour litho) by English School

Birdies Singing Lesson (engraving)
3626084 Birdies Singing Lesson (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Birdies Singing Lesson. Illustration for Chatterbox (1868)

Woman street vendor and her son (coloured photo)
5996117 Woman street vendor and her son (coloured photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman street vendor and her son)

Neighborhood Policeman on His Beat, 1938 (colour litho)
3036055 Neighborhood Policeman on His Beat, 1938 (colour litho) by American School, (20th century); (add.info.: Vintage illustration of a policeman whistling while walking his neighborhood beat;)

Melissa Nyman, aged nine months, whistles all day long and has been doing so for the past month. She lives in Harrow with her parents

A picture showing the stereotypical behaviour of workmen wolf whistling pretty girls on 22nd January 1992

Theatrical Pleasures, ( Snug in the Gallery, Plate 3), ca. 1835. Creator: Theodore Lane
Theatrical Pleasures, ( Snug in the Gallery, Plate 3), ca. 1835

Frontispiece (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the First), May 15, 1786

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Whistling Kite and nest Whistling Kite and nest. Date:

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Whistling Kite Whistling Kite. Date:

The Fishmongers Call, c1886. Artist: Henry Benjamin Roberts
The Fishmongers Call, c1886. From A Catalogue of the Pictures and Drawings in the collection of Frederick John Nettleford Volume III. - I to S, by C. Reginald Grundy and F. Gordon Roe

Appel a l?oiseau (The Bird Call), c1908. Artist: Alexandre de Riquer
Appel a l?oiseau (The Bird Call), c1908. From The Studio Volume 43. [London Offices of the Studio, London, 1908]

The Whistling Oyster, 1897. From Old and New London Vol 111 by Edward Walford. [Cassell and Company Ltd, London, 1897]

Monkey whistling Jar in Grey pottery, Monte Alban, Oaxaca, Mexico, 300-900. Monte Alban is a large pre-Columbian archaeological site

Northern Oriole (Icterus galbula), female bird building nest, male bird whistling, side view

Eton Boy in Street 1950S
An Eton schoolboy going nonchalantly into town. Date: 1950s

Syrigma sibilatrix, Whistling Heron, Brazil

Closeup of head of a Whistling Swan in captivity

Fulvous Whistling-Duck, United States

PERU: NAZCA WHISTLING JAR. Ceramic whistling water jar with a sculpted cat on the top, made by the Nazca civilization of ancient Peru, 1st to 8th century A.D

The Broken Wing by Paul Dickey and Charles W. Goddard. First produced in England at the Duke of Yorks Theatre on 15th August 1922

Music cover, The Old Kitchen Kettle Keeps Singing a Song! By Harry Woods, Jimmy Campbell and Reg Connelly. 1932

Bottlenose Dolphin - Newborn Bab y Calf whistling to its mother immediately after birth (Tursiops truncatus). Part of a sequence of imagesDolphin gestation / pregnancy lasts approx

Acacia Ants - Whistling Thorn and Stinging Ants, on Acacia Gall Plant (Acacia drepanolobiun)

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"Whistling: A Melodic Expression of Joy and Freedom" In the world of music, few sounds are as captivating and uplifting as the sweet melody of a whistling tune, and is an art form that transcends language barriers, allowing individuals to communicate their emotions through a simple yet powerful act. One cannot mention whistling without acknowledging the legendary Toots Thielemans, a Belgian jazz musician whose mastery of this unique instrument captivated audiences worldwide. His performance at Ronnie Scotts in London back in 1978 left spectators mesmerized by his virtuosity and ability to create beautiful melodies with just his lips. Whistling has long been associated with joyous occasions, such as depicted in "The Conscientious Exhilarator" by Bairnsfather. This whimsical illustration showcases a man happily whistling while going about his daily activities, spreading cheer wherever he goes. But it's not only happiness that can be expressed through whistling; it also serves as a means of communication and identity. The vibrant artwork "Schuhplattler" portrays traditional German dancers engaging in lively routines accompanied by cheerful tunes created through their pursed lips. However, history reminds us that not all instances involving they were filled with merriment. In Cruikshank's depiction of Fleet Prison, we see inmates behind bars using their breath to whistle songs of longing for freedom—a poignant reminder of the power music holds even in times of despair. The influence and popularity of whistled melodies extended beyond live performances or prison walls. Kerry Mills' composition "Whistling Rufus" became an iconic piece during its time, immortalized on sheet music covers adorned with colorful illustrations capturing the spirit evoked by this joyful practice. Whether performed on stage or enjoyed privately, there is something enchanting about witnessing someone lost in thought while softly puckering their lips to produce melodious notes.