Woodwind Collection

Louis Wain - flute player and mouse. circa 1900s

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

Ancient Persian Music
A Dervish of Ancient Persia in long green robe with fur trimming; he wears an ornate hat and plays a woodwind instrument

Caricature of Cora Cardigan, flautist
Caricature of Cora Cardigan (Hannah Rosetta Dinah Moulton, 1860-1931), virtuoso flautist who worked mainly in theatres and music halls. She also played the violin. 1883

Study of a boy playing a flute, c. 1900 (sepia photo)
828880 Study of a boy playing a flute, c.1900 (sepia photo) by Gloeden, Wilhelm von (1856-1931); Private Collection; (add.info)

Saxophones, Wurlitzer
Three saxophones from the Wurlitzer range

Spanish Itinerant Music
A couple of musicians performing a duet on woodwind instruments

Two double flageolets, a German flute, and two flutes douces.. Chromolithograph from an illustration by William Gibb from A.J

Clarinet accessories, Wurlitzer
Everything to keep a clarinet happy and tuneful including reeds, mouthpieces and cleaners

Promenade Quadrille score cover
3776657 Promenade Quadrille score cover; (add.info.: Promenade Quadrille score cover-performed at the Promenade Concerts, Covent Garden Theatre by Charles Coote Jr. Lithograph by H. C)

Eastern musicians on Columbia record sleeve
Javanese or Indonesian musicians on Columbia 78rpm record sleeve Date: early 20th century

Circular Dance
A sculpture depicting the scene of men and women dancing around a central column, on top of which, sits a small child, playing a woodwind instrument. Date: circa 1924

Poster Page Design
A poster page design showing a man playing a woodwind instrument. Terence Prentis, born in 1903 studied at the Byam Shaw and the Vicat Cole's Schools of Art. Date: circa 1926

Label design, Liqueur de la Fanfare, group of musicians

Apollo and the Muses, c. 1520-99 (graphite, pen & wash on paper)
7343336 Apollo and the Muses, c.1520-99 (graphite, pen & wash on paper) by Caron, Antoine (1520-99); 227x179 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge, UK; © Fitzwilliam Museum

A pop-up card a winged cherub playing a flute under a heart shaped arch of forget-me-nots
1765070 A pop-up card a winged cherub playing a flute under a heart shaped arch of forget-me-nots (chromolithograph on card) by English School

A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a
1766423 A late 17th century Safavid Persia cuerda seca pottery tile depicting a man playing a flute in a turban (ceramic) by Persian School

Violin and Clarinet, 1921 (oil on canvas)
988686 Violin and Clarinet, 1921 (oil on canvas) by Gris, Juan (1887-1927); 37x60.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Violin and Clarinet; Violon et Clarinette. Juan Gris (1887-1927)

A Young Boy with a Flute (oil on canvas)
827027 A Young Boy with a Flute (oil on canvas) by Rignano, Vittorio (1860-1916); 100.3x50.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Young Boy with a Flute. Vittorio Rignano (1860-1916). Oil on canvas

A Personification of Music, Singing with Putti Playing a Viol and a Flute
990118 A Personification of Music, Singing with Putti Playing a Viol and a Flute, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Vien, Joseph-Marie

Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas)
652199 Music at the Parsonage, (oil on canvas) by Hardy, Frederick Daniel (1826-1911); 74.9x107.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Music at the Parsonage. Frederick Daniel Hardy (1826-1911)

The Pied Piper and the Children, (pen and black ink and watercolour, laid on card)
651962 The Pied Piper and the Children, (pen and black ink and watercolour, laid on card) by Rackham, Arthur (1867-1939); 21.5x13.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Street Musicians, 1823 (pen and ink and watercolour)
651936 Street Musicians, 1823 (pen and ink and watercolour) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 15.2x25.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Street Musicians. Thomas Rowlandson (1756-1827)

Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas)
3822370 Savile Green Party of Seven, 1836 (oil on canvas) by Kershaw, George (fl.c.1836); 60x70 cm; Calderdale Museums Service, West Yorkshire, UK; eCalderdale Borough Council; out of copyright

Switzerland - Alpenhorn (Alphorn) - a very long valveless wooden wind instrument played like a horn - used for signalling in the Alps. Date: circa 1910s

Old flute player (oil on wood)
BFM286880 Old flute player (oil on wood) by Netherlandish School, (17th century); 58x39 cm; Schlossmuseum, Schloss Friedenstein, Gotha, Germany; Bildarchiv Foto Marburg

A toy limewood Bogatyr, a birchwood flute and a birchwood Kovsh, c
1195894 A toy limewood Bogatyr, a birchwood flute and a birchwood Kovsh, c.1900 (wood painted with gilt wood) by Russian School (19th century); Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Russian

Two Girls and a Youth making Music, (oil on canvas)
827904 Two Girls and a Youth making Music, (oil on canvas) by Micheli, Parrasio (c.1516-78); 105.7x99.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Two Girls and a Youth making Music)

Idle Moments, (pencil and watercolour heightend with white)
651913 Idle Moments, (pencil and watercolour heightend with white) by Wilson, Charles Edward (1853-1941); 37.1x53.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Idle Moments)

The Muse Euterpe (oil on canvas)
1778426 The Muse Euterpe (oil on canvas) by Lippi, Lorenzo (1606-65); 71x58.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Holding a double clarinet); Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

A dizi, a sona, a yueqin, Chinese, a Japanese hichiriki and a Chinese laba
STC84214 A dizi, a sona, a yueqin, Chinese, a Japanese hichiriki and a Chinese laba, from Musical Instruments (coloured litho) by Hipkins

A double flageolet, a German flute, a bass recorder, a double flageolet and a recorder
STC84205 A double flageolet, a German flute, a bass recorder, a double flageolet and a recorder, from Musical Instruments (coloured litho) by Hipkins

Woman playing a flute (engraving)
3646559 Woman playing a flute (engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Woman playing a flute)

R A Lister Military Band, Roman Baths, Bath. Date: 1935

Church Parade, All Saints Church, Aldershot, Hampshire
Church Parade, Royal Garrison Church of All Saints, Aldershot, Hampshire, with a military band marching and playing. Date: circa 1910s

Peasant man and woman, Italy - Your Favourite Song - she holds up the music while he plays the clarinet

London Fire Brigade band, centenary celebrations
Members of the LCC-London Fire Brigade band, with their conductor, performing during the centenary celebrations on 11 November 1966. Date: 1966

The March of the Seasons, (oil on canvas)
659162 The March of the Seasons, (oil on canvas) by Halle, Charles Edward (1846-1914); 106x79.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The March of the Seasons. Charles Edward Halle (1846-1914)

Pair of Louis XV marquetry encoignures (wood & Breccia marble)
CH463018 Pair of Louis XV marquetry encoignures (wood & Breccia marble) by Roussel, Pierre (1723-82); width: 71 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

Louis XV table a ecrire, c. 1750 (tulipwood & marquetry) (see also 463005)
CH463006 Louis XV table a ecrire, c.1750 (tulipwood & marquetry) (see also 463005) by Roussel, Pierre (1723-82); 73x55.5x35.5 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; French, out of copyright

A Reclining Nymph Playing the Flute with Putti, Perhaps the Muse Euterpe
1764975 A Reclining Nymph Playing the Flute with Putti, Perhaps the Muse Euterpe, 1752 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 97.8x129.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Three Wind Musicians (engraving)
3646688 Three Wind Musicians (engraving) by Amman, Jost (1539-91) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Three Wind Musicians)

The Edwards Hamilton Family (oil on canvas)
652148 The Edwards Hamilton Family (oil on canvas) by Hogarth, William (1697-1764); 68.6x85.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Edwards Hamilton Family: A Group Portrait of Lord Anne Hamilton)

Three Musicians in Tibet (w / c on paper)
XTD141107 Three Musicians in Tibet (w/c on paper) by Hearsey, Hyder Jung (1782-1840); Private Collection; British, out of copyright

Nova 2644 fol. 104r Music and dance, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum)
ALI142930 Nova 2644 fol.104r Music and dance, from Tacuinum Sanitatis (vellum) by Italian School, (14th century); Osterreichische Nationalbibliothek, Vienna

The Bassoon Player (colour litho)
5197222 The Bassoon Player (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Bassoon Player)

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"Exploring the Enchanting World Instruments" Immerse yourself in the captivating melodies produced by woodwind instruments, a diverse family that includes Dolciano, oboe, bassoon, oboe da caccia, and basset horn. These exquisite instruments have been cherished throughout history for their unique timbre and expressive qualities. Travel to ancient China and discover the mesmerizing sounds of the Chinese ti-tzu, so-na, yueh-chin, and la-pa. Let these traditional instruments transport you to distant lands with their rich cultural heritage. Louis Wain's whimsical artwork depicts a charming flute player accompanied by an adorable mouse. This delightful illustration captures the joyous spirit that music brings to our lives. Experience the soul-stirring tunes of Oboe and Wurlitzer as they intertwine harmoniously in perfect harmony. Their melodic partnership creates an enchanting atmosphere that resonates deep within your heart. Step back in time to Ancient Persian Music where haunting melodies filled palaces and gardens alike. Immerse yourself in this ancient art form that has stood the test of time. A sepia-toned photograph from 1900 showcases a young boy engrossed in playing his flute. The image exudes nostalgia while reminding us of the timeless beauty found within music's embrace. Discover how saxophones add a modern twist to woodwind ensembles alongside their companion instrument - Wurlitzer. Together they create vibrant compositions that push boundaries and captivate audiences worldwide. Let Spanish Itinerant Music take you on a journey through lively streets filled with passionate musicians serenading passersby with their melodious flutes. Feel your spirits lift as you become immersed in this vibrant musical tradition. Cora Cardigan comes alive through caricature as she skillfully plays her flute with grace and finesse. Her talent reminds us of the power music holds to entertain and inspire.