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Wind Instruments Collection

In this captivating illustration, we are transported to the vibrant world of wind instruments

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Illustration, jazz band, six men wearing bow ties and waistcoats playing trumpet, trombone, drums

Illustration, jazz band, six men wearing bow ties and waistcoats playing trumpet, trombone, drums, clarinet, banjo and double bass, front view

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Book cover design for 'Frans Liszt. The life of a great composer' by Jean Rousselot, c. 1961

Book cover design for "Frans Liszt. The life of a great composer" by Jean Rousselot, c. 1961. Creator: Anon
Book cover design for "Frans Liszt. The life of a great composer" by Jean Rousselot, c. 1961. Portrait of Frans Liszt in old age

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Street Musicians Standing, c. 1855, printed 1982. Creator: Charles Negre

Street Musicians Standing, c. 1855, printed 1982. Creator: Charles Negre
Street Musicians Standing, c. 1855, printed 1982. Photogravure, from the portfolio " Charles Negre: treize heliogravures", 1854-1857" (1982)

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: United by Music, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 15th-16th century (handscroll

United by Music, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 15th-16th century (handscroll
2969603 United by Music, Ming dynasty (1368-1644), 15th-16th century (handscroll; ink and colours on silk) by Chinese School (15th century); 41.9x184.2 cm; The Art Institute of Chicago, IL

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: The Inventions and Music Exhibition (engraving)

The Inventions and Music Exhibition (engraving)
1614171 The Inventions and Music Exhibition (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Inventions and Music Exhibition)

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: A street band (sepia photo)

A street band (sepia photo)
STC347656 A street band (sepia photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Music at Christmas

Music at Christmas
LLM454843 Music at Christmas by Foster, Myles Birket (1825-99); Private Collection; (add.info.: Music at Christmas. Illustration from Christmas with the Poets (Ward Lock)

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Dish decorated with Musicians (ceramic)

Dish decorated with Musicians (ceramic)
XIR440637 Dish decorated with Musicians (ceramic) by Italian School, (16th century); Musee de la Ceramique, Rouen, France; (add.info.: From Caffaggiolo; ); Italian, out of copyright

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Air, 1568. Creator: Jost Ammon

Air, 1568. Creator: Jost Ammon
Air, 1568

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: A group of island men with their sepik flutes

A group of island men with their sepik flutes, the longest flutes in the world. These traditional instruments are only played by men and are played at initiation ceremonies

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Design Pendentive Youthful Musicians Wind Instruments

Design Pendentive Youthful Musicians Wind Instruments
Artokoloro

Background imageWind Instruments Collection: Musical Angels, detail from The Assumption of the Virgin

Musical Angels, detail from The Assumption of the Virgin
XIR170593 Musical Angels, detail from The Assumption of the Virgin by Carlos, Taborda Vlame Frey, (fl.1517-40); National Museum of Ancient Art, Lisbon, Portugal; Dutch, out of copyright


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In this captivating illustration, we are transported to the vibrant world of wind instruments. A jazz band takes center stage, consisting of six impeccably dressed men donning bow ties and waistcoats. With their trumpets, trombone, drums, clarinet, banjo, and double bass in hand, they exude an air of musical mastery. This scene seems to transcend time as we delve into various depictions throughout history. From Charles Negre's "Street Musicians Standing" captured in 1855 but printed much later in 1982 to Ming dynasty's "United by Music" handscroll from the 15th-16th century – these images showcase the enduring appeal of wind instruments. The exhibition continues with engravings such as "The Inventions and Music Exhibition, " where musicians grace the streets with their melodic tunes. Sepia-toned photographs transport us back even further to a street band capturing hearts with their soulful melodies. As we explore different mediums like ceramics and dishware adorned with musicians playing wind instruments during festive occasions like Christmas or Jost Ammon's intricate engraving titled "Air, " it becomes evident that music has always been an integral part of human expression. Even grand events like The Great Exhibition find space for wind instrument enthusiasts as depicted in the North-East Portion of the Nave panorama engraving. And let us not forget about youthful musicians showcased on pendentive designs or island men enchanting us with their sepik flutes – reminding us that music knows no boundaries. Finally, our journey concludes with ethereal scenes featuring musical angels adorning detailed artwork such as "Musical Angels" found within The Assumption of the Virgin painting. These celestial beings remind us that they have long been associated with heavenly melodies capable of stirring emotions deep within our souls. Through these diverse representations spanning centuries and cultures alike, one thing remains clear: Wind instruments possess a timeless allure that unites people through the universal language of music.