Oboe Collection

Dolciano, oboe, bassoon, oboe da caccia and basset horn.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique

Chinese ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-ch in, la-pa and Japanese hiji-riki.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

Oboe, Wurlitzer
The Oboe, originally known by its French name, Hautbois

Chinese Ti-Tzu, So-na, Yueh-ch'in, Japanese Hiji-riki and Chinese La-pa, 1888
1578389 Chinese Ti-Tzu, So-na, Yueh-ch'in, Japanese Hiji-riki and Chinese La-pa, 1888; (add.info.: Chinese Ti-Tzu, So-na, Yueh-ch'in, Japanese Hiji-riki and the Chinese La-pa)

Window w5 depicting a musician angel (stained glass)
719302 Window w5 depicting a musician angel (stained glass); Church of St. Etienne, Beauvais, Oise, France.

Dolciano, Oboe, Bassoon, Oboe Da Caccia and Basset Horn, 1888
1578383 Dolciano, Oboe, Bassoon, Oboe Da Caccia and Basset Horn, 1888; (add.info.: Dolciano, Oboe, Bassoon, Oboe Da Caccia and Basset Horn)

Toy Theatre, Pollocks New Stage Orchestra. 19th century

Large German Military Brass Band in all its glory! Date: circa 1909

Oboe and Clarinette engraving 1881
Le Monde Physique par Amedee Guillemin - Paris / Librairie Hachette et Cie 1881

Troika in the Snow
BAL56369 Troika in the Snow by Prucha, Gustav (1875-1952); Josef Mensing Gallery, Hamm-Rhynern, Germany; (add.info.: by Gustav Prucha)

Concerto Spirituale, March 23, 1773. Creator: James Bretherton
Concerto Spirituale, March 23, 1773

Musician of the Royal Footguards, from Troupes Francaises, pub
STC312815 Musician of the Royal Footguards, from Troupes Francaises, pub. chez Basset, Paris, c.1790 (colour litho) by French School

Danse Macabre, illustration from Liber Chronicarum
CHT207872 Danse Macabre, illustration from Liber Chronicarum by Hartmann Schedel (1440-1514) Nuremberg, published 1493 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Wolgemuth, Michael (1434-1519) & Pleydenwurff, W

Plate VI: Wind instruments from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84
STC84218 Plate VI: Wind instruments from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-83), 1751-72 (engraving) by Benard

A Musical Party: the Mathias Family, c. 1730 (oil on canvas)
FIT66061 A Musical Party: the Mathias Family, c.1730 (oil on canvas) by Hamilton, Gawen (c.1697-1737); 63.3x76.4 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; eFitzwilliam Museum; Scottish

Men from the Barrere Ensemble Orchestra with wind instruments
MNY381023 Men from the Barrere Ensemble Orchestra with wind instruments, 1910 (silver gelatin print) by Byron Company (fl.1890-1942); 27.9x35.6 cm; Museum of the City of New York

LFB band at LCC Jubilee Reception, County Hall, London
The LFB band taking part in an LCC Jubilee Reception for the Metropolitan Boroughs at County Hall on 21 July 1950. Date: 1950

The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored
STC451162 The Enraged Musician, illustration from Hogarth Restored: The Whole Works of the celebrated William Hogarth, re-engraved by Thomas Cook, pub

The Lost Chord
THA15373 The Lost Chord by Lewin, Stephen (fl.1890-1910); Towneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum, Burnley, Lancashire; eTowneley Hall Art Gallery and Museum; British, out of copyright

"The Christmas Waits, "musicians playing carol music in the snow (chromolitho)
5998128 " The Christmas Waits, " musicians playing carol music in the snow (chromolitho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: " The Christmas Waits)

Crowds watching a military band playing during Canterbury Week, Kent, August 1947

The Whispering Wind Band featuring international clarinetist Alan Hacker on March 25, 1979

The Enraged Musician, November 30, 1741. Creator: William Hogarth
The Enraged Musician, November 30, 1741

The Enraged Musician, ca. 1800. Creator: Dent
The Enraged Musician, ca. 1800

Oboe, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888. 1888
Oboe, from the Musical Instruments series (N82) for Duke brand cigarettes, 1888

Oboe, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Oboe, 1895. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 4" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Oboe Reed, 1895. Creator: Unknown
Oboe Reed, 1895. From " The Musical Educator Vol. 4" edited by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [Caxton Publishing Company, Limited, London, 1895]

Egyptian arched harp, lute, double oboe and lyre; tomb painting in Veset (Thebes) c.1420-1411 B.C, 1948. From Musical Instruments Through the Ages, by Dr. Alexander Buchner

The Enraged Musician, 1741. Artist: William Hogarth
The Enraged Musician, 1741; showing a musician unable to concentrate by the din outside in the street, which emanates from an oboe player, a dustman, knife-grinder, paviour, milkmaid

War Loan Music, 1916. Artist: Louis Raemaekers
War Loan Music, 1916. Plate 51 from The Great War: A Neutrals Indictment by Louis Raemaekers, 1916

Louis II du Bouchet de Sourches with his Family. Artist: Drouais, Francois-Hubert (1727-1775)
Louis II du Bouchet de Sourches with his Family. Found in the collection of Musee de l Histoire de France, Chateau de Versailles

The Charming Brute, (A satire on Handel), 1754. The German composer Handel, here depicted as a pig, had a huge appetite. Here he is at his organ, sitting on a barrel of ale, surrounded by poultry

The Dance of Death, allegorical artwork
The Dance of Death (1493). This artwork, by the German painter Michael Wolgemut (1434-1519), was published in the Liber chronicarum (Book of Chronicles, Nuremburg)

Chinese fiddles and Thai woodwind instruments.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J. Hipkins Musical Instruments, Historic, Rare and Unique, Adam and Charles Black

woodwinds musical instruments
Antique illustration of woodwinds musical instruments

The Enraged Musician (engraving)
XJF397633 The Enraged Musician (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Dulzainero player and drummer - popular in Valencia, Spain
Dulzainero (a double-reed wind instrument belonging to the oboe family) player and drummer - popular in Valencia, Spain. In the Valencian Community is known as dolcaina or xaramita

Flutes, fifes, flageolet, gongs and tabours.. English flute (1), German flute (2), improved German flute with additional keys (3), hautboys or oboes (4, 5), B fife (6), C fife (7)

LFB band at LCC Jubilee Reception, County Hall, London
The LFB band taking part in an LCC Jubilee Reception for the Metropolitan Boroughs at County Hall on 21 July 1950. Date: 1950

Regional HQ band at LFB Headquarters, Lambeth
Group photograph of the Regional HQ band with their instruments at London Fire Brigade HQ. The purpose-built bandstand behind the band was incorporated in the original design brief of the Brigades

Aldeburgh Festival Rehearsals
The oboist and bassoon-player checking their instruments in readiness for the first item in the Aldeburgh Festival Choral Concert in Blythburgh Church on 1 July 1961 Date: 1961

Instruments of the Far East
A variety of stringed and wind instruments from the Far East. A Chinese organ, flagolet, oboe and trumpet are shown

Guests at the Banquet Given by Bartolomeo Colleoni for King Christian I of Denmark
XIR415732 Guests at the Banquet Given by Bartolomeo Colleoni for King Christian I of Denmark at the Castle of Malpaga in 1474, 1520-30 (fresco) (detail) by Romanino

London Street Band, 1839 (pencil on paper)
XJF354284 London Street Band, 1839 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

London Street Musicians, c. 1820-30 (pencil on paper)
XJF354281 London Street Musicians, c.1820-30 (pencil on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

London Street Musicians (pencil & w / c on paper)
XJF354280 London Street Musicians (pencil & w/c on paper) by Scharf, George the Elder (1788-1860); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving)
XJF393891 First Design for The Enraged Musician, 1799 (engraving) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Marie-Anne Cuppi (1710-70) known as La Camargo, dancing, 1730 (oil on canvas)
XIR39024 Marie-Anne Cuppi (1710-70) known as La Camargo, dancing, 1730 (oil on canvas) by Lancret, Nicolas (1690-1743); 45x54 cm; Musee des Beaux-Arts, Nantes, France; French, out of copyright

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The oboe, a beautiful woodwind instrument known for its distinct sound and versatility, has a rich history that spans across different cultures and eras. From the Dolciano to the bassoon, various relatives of the oboe family have contributed to its evolution. In ancient China, instruments like the ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-ch'in, and la-pa were predecessors of today's oboe. These instruments paved the way for the modern oboe we know today. During the 19th century in Europe, companies like Wurlitzer produced exceptional oboes that were highly sought after by musicians. The Toy Theatre and Pollocks New Stage Orchestra showcased these magnificent instruments in their performances. In Germany around 1909, a large military brass band featuring oboes displayed their grandeur during captivating performances. Their powerful melodies resonated through audiences' hearts. Not only did Asia contribute to the development of wind instruments like Chinese fiddles and Thai woodwinds but also engraved masterpieces such as an Oboe and Clarinette from 1881 showcase intricate craftsmanship. The Troika in the Snow painting captures an enchanting scene where an oboist plays his instrument amidst snowy landscapes. This artwork beautifully portrays how music can transcend seasons and touch our souls. On March 23rd, 1773 James Bretherton composed Concerto Spirituale which highlighted the mesmerizing sounds of this remarkable instrument. Its delicate yet commanding presence captivated listeners throughout centuries. From Troupes Francaises came a depiction of a musician from Royal Footguards playing his beloved oboe with pride. This illustration symbolizes dedication to one's craft while serving their country with honor. Danse Macabre is another masterpiece that features an illustration from Liber Chronicarum showcasing musicians playing various instruments including an exquisite-looking oboe. It reminds us that even in dark times; music can bring light and joy.