Noises Collection

A Miner Success by Bruce Bairnsfather, WW1 cartoon
" They must ave ad some good news or somethin, Alf; you can ear em cheerin quite plain." Two British Tommies, Bill and Alf

Enraged Musician / Hogarth
THE ENRAGED MUSICIAN A ballad singer, a screeching parrot, a piper, a drummer, a barking dog, a knife grinder, fighting cats and other noises disturb his violin practice

Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis
Noises played for films: wonders of the cinema organ. Thunder, shots and tom-toms controlled by an organist: a film-theatre organ that creates sound effects. Date: 1929

Preparing for Sabbat
The master of the house investigates noises in his wine-cellar, finds his domestic staff taking the evening off on their broomsticks

The Four animals shouting at the window, illustration for
CHT164457 The Four animals shouting at the window, illustration for The Musicians of Bremen Town, tale by the Brothers Grimm (engraving) (b/w photo) by German School

Baker Sounding His Horn, c. 1670 (etching)
874610 Baker Sounding His Horn, c.1670 (etching) by Ostade, Adriaen Jansz. van (1610-85); 10.16 x8.57 cm; San Diego Museum of Art, USA; eSan Diego Museum of Art; Gift of Ruth A

Cinema sound effects machine for silent movies - noises include babies, dogs, artillery and cars. 1912

The WC (colour litho)
3096360 The WC (colour litho) by Sager, Xavier (1870-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: The WC. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn; French, out of copyright

Realism in sounds behind the scenes: Railway noises off
A group of stage hands using different techniques to make realistic train noises in the fledgling cinema industry. 1928

"A Bit of Human Nature, "by David Christie Murray (engraving)
1045903 " A Bit of Human Nature, " by David Christie Murray (engraving) by Macquoid, Percy (1852-1925); Private Collection; (add.info.: " A Bit of Human Nature)

Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut)
XJF384002 Two pages from Orbis Sensualium Pictus by Comenius, 1659 (woodcut) by English School, (17th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

The Senses, the five Servants of the Developing Child (litho)
5995607 The Senses, the five Servants of the Developing Child (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Senses, the five Servants of the Developing Child)

1741 / ENRAGED MUSICIAN
A violinist is disturbed by a ballad singer, a screeching parrot, a piper, a drummer, a barking dog, a knife grinder, fighting cats and other noises Date: 1741

Imitations at Drury-Lane Theatre (Picturesque Beauties of Boswell, Part the Second), June 20, 1786

The Ghosts House in Cock Lane, c1872. Creator: Unknown
The Ghosts House in Cock Lane, c1872. During the 1760s there were knockings and scratchings and other strange goings-on at the house between Newgate Street and West Smithfield in the City of London

Bonzos bath night by George Studdy
Bonzos bath night -- as bath night approaches he gets more and more nervous and jumps at every little sound. George Ernest Studdy (1878-1948), was the creator of Bonzo

Of them that make noyses rehersynges of talys and do other thynges vnlaufull
XJF486435 Of them that make noyses rehersynges of talys and do other thynges vnlaufull and dishonest in ye chirche of God

Palaeolithic drumming, artwork C016 / 8298
Palaeolithic drumming. Artwork of humans in palaeolithic (Stone Age) Europe using a dead branch and hollow log to produce a drumming noise, an early form of music

Street music: St Cecilias Day street scene, 1837
A street scene showing the cacophony of noises to be heard on St Cecilas feast day, the patron saint of music, which falls in November

COMET OF 1910
The populace of Tientsin, China, attempt to frighten away a comet by making hostile gestures and noises Date: 1910

Noises from Caves
Awesome noises come from caves

The Quiet Street 1856
THE QUIET STREET Even in Victorian times, the streets were loud with noises of all kinds

Chinese Emperor Wu Wang entertaining with gunpowder
The Chinese Emperor Wu Wang (Zhou Dynasty) uses gunpowder to make loud noises to entertain his guests

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"Noises: A Symphony of Sensations" Step into a world where noises come alive, weaving tales and evoking emotions. From the uproarious laughter in "A Miner Success" by Bruce Bairnsfather, capturing the camaraderie amidst the chaos of World War I, to the exasperated musician portrayed in Hogarth's "Enraged Musician, " sounds have always held immense power. Intriguingly, even preparations for ancient rituals like the Sabbat are accompanied by mysterious noises that transport us to another realm. And who can forget G. H. Davis' captivating exploration of cinema organs in "Wonders of the Cinema Organ, " where these majestic instruments create symphonies that resonate deep within our souls? Meanwhile, William Hogarth's illustration "The Four Animals Shouting at the Window" reminds us how they are be both disruptive and amusing as we witness their chaotic impact on unsuspecting passersby. Similarly, a baker sounding his horn in 1670 transports us back to simpler times when everyday sounds had profound significance. As technology advanced, so did our ability to manipulate soundscapes. The invention of cinema sound effects machines revolutionized silent movies, immersing audiences with thunderous roars or gentle whispers that added depth and emotion to storytelling. But it is not just entertainment that relies on noise; even mundane scenes like using a water closet (depicted colorfully in litho) become an auditory experience worth exploring. David Christie Murray's engraving titled "A Bit of Human Nature" delves into realism behind closed doors - reminding us how human nature is often revealed through subtle sounds. Centuries ago, educational books like Orbis Sensualium Pictus showcased woodcuts depicting various senses including hearing - emphasizing its importance alongside sight and touch. These depictions were echoed later in lithographs illustrating child development as they highlighted how our five servants - including hearing - shape our understanding of the world.