Cornet Collection (#3)

Perspective of the chimneys in the west area of the Güell Palace 1886-1890
Perspective of the chimneys in the west area of the Guell Palace 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Detail of the facade of the attached platform of the Güell Palace 1886-1890
Detail of the facade of the attached platform of the Guell Palace 1886-1890, work by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Perspective of the roof terrace of the Güell Palace building 1886-1890, designed
Perspective of the roof terrace of the Guell Palace building 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Coffered ceiling of the visits room on the first floor of the Güell Palace 1886-1890
Coffered ceiling of the visits room on the first floor of the Guell Palace 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Coffered ceiling of the lost steps room on the first floor of the Güell Palace
Coffered ceiling of the lost steps room on the first floor of the Guell Palace, 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Perspective view of the main dining room of the Güell Palace with the original furniture
Perspective view of the main dining room of the Guell Palace with the original furniture, 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Perspective view of the lantern in the main hall of the Güell Palace, 1886-1890
Perspective view of the lantern in the main hall of the Guell Palace, 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Entrance to the main hall of the Güell Palace, from the corridor that links
Entrance to the main hall of the Guell Palace, from the corridor that links it to the dining room, in foreground the organ and the access staircase to the tribune at the bottom

Main Dining Room of the Güell Palace with the original furniture, 1886-1890
Main Dining Room of the Guell Palace with the original furniture, 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Detail of the main hall of the Güell Palace, 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet
Detail of the main hall of the Guell Palace, 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Main staircase and carriage entrance of the Güell Palace in Barcelona, ??1886-1889
Main staircase and carriage entrance of the Guell Palace in Barcelona, ??1886-1889 by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Entrance to the main hall and chapel on the right side of the Güell Palace, 1886-1890
Entrance to the main hall and chapel on the right side of the Guell Palace, 1886-1890, designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Driveway, porch and stairs and perspective of access to the Güell Palace concierge s
Driveway, porch and stairs and perspective of access to the Guell Palace concierge s. Work by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet

Detail of the top of Casa Batllo illuminated at night, Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852 - 1926)

Detail of the facade of Casa Batllo (1904 - 1907), designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet (1852 - 1926)

The Laundress, detail of the sculpture in one of the columns of the inside gallery of the Guell Park in Barcelona

Billy Butterfield and Tony Scott, Pizza Express, London, 1981. Artist: Brian O Connor
Billy Butterfield, American band leader, jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and cornetist with Tony Scott, American jazz clarinetist and arranger, Pizza Express, London, 1981

Billy Butterfield, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, 1981. Artist: Brian O Connor
Billy Butterfield, Pizza Express, Dean St, London, 1981.Butterfield was a band leader, jazz trumpeter, flugelhornist and cornetist

The Eddie Condon All Stars on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Leonard Gaskin (bass), Wild Bill Davison (cornet) and Bob Wilber (clarinet)

The Eddie Condon All Stars in concert, Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957
The Eddie Condon All Stars on stage at Colston Hall, Bristol, 1957. Left to right: Eddie Condon (guitar), Gene Schroeder (piano), Wild Bill Davison (cornet), Bob Wilber (clarinet)

Portrait of American cornet player Wild Bill Davison, c1950s. Artist: Denis Williams
Portrait of American cornet player Wild Bill Davison, c1950s

Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, London, 1979
Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart on stage at the Capital Radio Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart at the Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979
Ruby Braff and Slam Stewart performing at the Capital Jazz Festival, Alexandra Palace, London, July 1979

Musical frogs on eight Victorian scraps. Date: circa 1890s

Decorated Christmas tree with toys below and an angel at the top. Date: circa 1890s

2nd Lieutenant Winston Churchill, 4th Queens Own Hussars, 1895 Date: 1895

Soldier Scene foreground seated soldier rummer
Soldier Scene, Soldier Scene. In the foreground a seated soldier with a rummer in the right hand and a trumpet or trumpet, raised between the legs, in the left hand

Portrait Ferdinand van Collen Ferdinand van Collen
Portrait of Ferdinand van Collen Ferdinand van Collen (title on object), Bust by Ferdinand van Collen in an oval medallion

Dialectica Septem Artes liberales series title
Dialectica Septem Artes liberales (series title), Mercury, descended from a cloud, makes a statement to a seated woman (Dialectica)

Sea chart island Sardinia part coast North Africa Passport map
Sea chart of the island of Sardinia and a part of the coast of North Africa Passport map of the sea coasts of the eyland Sardinia with the coast of Barbaria, between the sea C. de Ferro and C. Bona

Pass card part coast Brazil Saints Bay Pass card
Pass card of part of the coast of Brazil at the All Saints Bay Pass card, of the sea coasts, of, Brazil, between, Rio Ponica, and Rio das Contas (title on object)

Trumpeter horseback front closed fortress gate
Trumpeter on horseback in front of a closed fortress gate, upper left mark: foli 79, horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba - CC - out of doors, riding a horse, or mule, rider, horseman, city gate

Satan standing front closed fortress gate trumpeter
Satan is standing in front of a closed fortress gate with a trumpeter, Marked upper left: Foli 16, devil (s) and demons: Satan, horn, trumpet, cornet, trombone, tuba - CC - out of doors, city gate

George Joyce Born 1618, Parliamentary New Model Army Officer During English Civil War Who Seized Charles I From Parliaments Custody And Handed Him Over To Thomas Fairfax

Christine Blythe, aged 13, a cornet player from Dudley, gets protection from the rain as she does some practise, while her mother holds the umbrella at Bedlington picnic in June 1964

Michael Smith, aged 14, of South Shields, June Dulson, 15, drum major, of Boldon Colliery, and John MacBeth, 14 of Sunderalnd tune in before marching at the Bedlington miners picnic in June 1964

Young bandsmen in uniform
Group of young bandsmen in uniform, getting ready to play. circa 1967

Argyll and Sutherland Highlander on a Christmas card
Soldier of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders playing a pipe on a Christmas card. Date: circa 1890s

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS, 1870. Various musical instruments from the collection of the South Kensington Museum in London. Wood engraving, English, 1870

The Transvaal (Boer) Crisis
A Field Cornets messenger hands over commandos to Boer farmers to be ready for war Date: 1899

Brass band of soldiers, Vancouver, USA
Brass band of soldiers, Main Street, Vancouver, Washington State, USA. Date: circa 1920

Brass band of American cavalry soldiers, USA
Brass band of American cavalry soldiers practising in a field, Illinois, USA. Date: circa 1910

Cornet Thomas Boothby Parkyns, 15th (or the King?s) Regiment of (Light) Dragoons, 1780. Oil on canvas, signed and dated lower left ?J Boultbee, Pinx 1780?, by John Boultbee (1753-1812), 1780

In the Cavalry Camp at Devna (Young Cornet) ?I say Charley, do you think now that in the event of our being sent to Sebastopol, the Infantry will be required to accompany us

Christmas Preparations - In Heath Robinsonland
No. 2 - Training a young wait. Blasting a trumpet player with wind and rain so he is prepared for all weathers once he goes Christmas carolling. Date: 1909

Dome of the Horsess Pavilion. Finca Guell. By Antoni Gaudi
Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Catalan architect. Finca Guell. 1884-1887. Dome of the Horsess Pavilion. Barcelona. Spain

Guell Wine Cellar (1895-1897). Chapel. By Antoni Gaudi (1852
Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Catalan architect. Guell Wine Cellar (1895-1897). Exterior of a chapel. Catalonia. Spain

Spain. Barcelona. Guell Park. Pinnacle of House of Doorman
Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926). Catalan architect. Guell Park (1900-1914). Pavilion House of Doorman or Concierge. Pinnacle

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The cornet, a versatile musical instrument, has made its mark in various contexts throughout history. From the iconic Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet to self-portrait photographs with multiple mirror systems, this brass instrument has left an indelible impression. In the realm of music, the cornet stands out among other instruments. Whether it's played solo or as part of an ensemble like the Distin family brass quintet from 1844, its melodic tones captivate listeners and evoke emotions that words cannot express. The vocal cornet by Wurlitzer adds another dimension to its sound, showcasing its ability to mimic human voices. Not limited to just music, the it has found itself in military settings. As seen with Corporal - Drummer Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Scots Greys Trumpeter on horseback, it plays a crucial role in military bands and parades. Its commanding presence resonates through the air as soldiers march proudly. Beyond music and military affairs, the cornet even makes appearances at fairs and exhibitions where strong men showcase their skills, and is a testament to its versatility that it can seamlessly transition from grand orchestral performances to entertaining fairgoers. One cannot overlook how influential figures like Antoni Gaudi i they have incorporated this instrument into their works of art. From parks like Park Güell to architectural marvels such as Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's vision intertwines with the essence of the cornet – both exuding creativity and beauty. As we delve into history further still, we discover connections between German culture and this remarkable instrument within military marches or traditional folk tunes. The harmonious blend of music and heritage creates a sense of unity that transcends borders. Whether admired for its musical prowess or appreciated for its cultural significance across different eras and mediums – be it architecture or photography – there is no denying that the cornet holds a special place in the hearts of many.