Photographic Print : Kastners Pyrophone
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Kastners Pyrophone
Frederic Kastners instrument is a kind of organ, with keyboard and pipes, but the sound is produced by flames within the pipes
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Media ID 608439
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1875 Flames Frederic Instrument Keyboard Kind Organ Pipes Produced Sound Unconventional
14"x11" Photo Print
Introducing the captivating Kastner's Pyrophone print from the Media Storehouse collection, brought to you by Mary Evans Picture Library. This extraordinary photograph showcases the intricate details of Frederic Kastner's inventive musical instrument - an organ like no other. The Pyrophone, sourced from Mary Evans Prints Online, produces sound through the mesmerizing flames within its pipes, creating a unique and unforgettable musical experience. Add this stunning print to your decor, and let the enchanting history of musical innovation ignite your space.
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Estimated Image Size (if not cropped) is 25.6cm x 35.5cm (10.1" x 14")
Estimated Product Size is 27.9cm x 35.5cm (11" x 14")
These are individually made so all sizes are approximate
Artwork printed orientated as per the preview above, with portrait (vertical) orientation to match the source image.
EDITORS COMMENTS
This photograph showcases the intriguing and unconventional Kastner's Pyrophone, an extraordinary musical instrument designed by the brilliant German inventor, Frederic Kastner, in 1875. The Pyrophone, a unique blend of science and art, deviated from the traditional organ design, producing sound not through air pressure and pipes, but rather through flames within the pipes. The instrument's historical significance lies in its innovative use of combustion to generate musical tones. With a keyboard similar to that of an organ, the Pyrophone allowed musicians to control the flames, creating a symphony of sounds through the burning of various fuels within the pipes. The intensity and duration of the flames corresponded to the notes played on the keyboard, resulting in a mesmerizing and otherworldly musical experience. Kastner's Pyrophone was a marvel of its time, attracting the curiosity and admiration of many, including European royalty. The instrument's unconventional design and captivating performances made it a popular attraction at exhibitions and private gatherings. Though the Pyrophone's popularity waned with the advent of more conventional musical instruments, its historical significance endures, offering a fascinating glimpse into the ingenuity and creativity of the past. This photograph, taken in the late 19th century, captures the Pyrophone in its element, with the flames illuminating the pipes and the keyboard poised for performance. The image serves as a testament to the boundless imagination and inventiveness of the human spirit, as well as a reminder of the captivating allure of the unconventional and the extraordinary in music history.
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