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Drums Collection (#3)

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Background imageDrums Collection: Drum Major (colour litho)

Drum Major (colour litho)
8666898 Drum Major (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drum Major. Illustration for United Services, A Story Book with Eighteen Coloured Plates (np)

Background imageDrums Collection: Revolving drum driving an escalator on the London Underground (b/w photo)

Revolving drum driving an escalator on the London Underground (b/w photo)
8626066 Revolving drum driving an escalator on the London Underground (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrums Collection: Fourth of July Parade 1886 (Oil on canvas)

Fourth of July Parade 1886 (Oil on canvas)
8766621 Fourth of July Parade 1886 (Oil on canvas) by Howland, Alfred Cornelius (1838-1909); 61x91.6 cm; High Museum of Art, Atlanta, Georgia, USA; © High Museum of Art

Background imageDrums Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220382 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageDrums Collection: Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke

Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797)
FLO4718265 Scotch Politics: To be read backward, like a Witch's Prayer. Three figures sobbing Edmund Burke (1729-1797), sleeping Scotch MacDonald and robber North

Background imageDrums Collection: Spanish War of Independence

Spanish War of Independence
3499753 Spanish War of Independence; (add.info.: Spanish War of Independence. The Bruc Drum. Allegory. It commemorates the second and decisive battle of Bruc (14 June, 1808) against the French Army

Background imageDrums Collection: Young Union Infantry drummer boy in a frock coat sitting on his drum during the American Civil

Young Union Infantry drummer boy in a frock coat sitting on his drum during the American Civil War, 19th (b/w photo)
3056295 Young Union Infantry drummer boy in a frock coat sitting on his drum during the American Civil War, 19th (b/w photo); Private Collection; © Don Troiani. All Rights Reserved 2023

Background imageDrums Collection: Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil

Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil
528007 Perucssion Instruments. 1: Military drums, 2: Side drums, 3: Swiss pipes, 4: Anvil. Woodcut from Michael Praetorius Syntagma Musicum, 1615-1620.; Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDrums Collection: Parade of medical students in London on Shrove Tuesday (b/w photo)

Parade of medical students in London on Shrove Tuesday (b/w photo)
8635306 Parade of medical students in London on Shrove Tuesday (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrums Collection: Reproduction of the same image by different printing methods (woodcut)

Reproduction of the same image by different printing methods (woodcut)
8663788 Reproduction of the same image by different printing methods (woodcut) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrums Collection: Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship Nottingham

Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship Nottingham, painting commemorating his victory off
MMM5463033 Captain George Graham (1715-1747), in the cabin of his ship Nottingham, painting commemorating his victory off the coast of Ostend (Belgium), in June 1745

Background imageDrums Collection: Feeding telephone cable from drum, 1890

Feeding telephone cable from drum, 1890
3479178 Feeding telephone cable from drum, 1890; (add.info.: Feeding telephone cable from drum, down manhole and into conduit: New York)

Background imageDrums Collection: Capital letters Plate in 'Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet'

Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving)
DUV4220349 Capital letters Plate in "Picturesque alphabet or New informative and picturesque alphabet", 1892 (engraving); 27x17.5 cm; (add.info)

Background imageDrums Collection: Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving)

Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214875 Letter P: Poor Doc! He's badly camping! Dame Nature created a P, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageDrums Collection: London Bluecoat School (engraving)

London Bluecoat School (engraving)
8631618 London Bluecoat School (engraving) by Capper, Edith (fl.1865-84); Private Collection; (add.info.: London Bluecoat School. Illustration from Black and White)

Background imageDrums Collection: Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder (chromolitho)

Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder (chromolitho)
8677760 Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Advertising card for Chicago Yeast Powder, sold by Ds Young & Co)

Background imageDrums Collection: One-man band (chromolitho)

One-man band (chromolitho)
8677704 One-man band (chromolitho) by Belgian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: One-man band. Trade card for Charivari.); Look and Learn / Barbara Loe Collection

Background imageDrums Collection: July and August (chromolitho)

July and August (chromolitho)
8677389 July and August (chromolitho) by French School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: July and August, Bastille Day and holidays by the sea)

Background imageDrums Collection: The drummer of hurstmonceux (litho)

The drummer of hurstmonceux (litho)
8643734 The drummer of hurstmonceux (litho) by Hardy, Paul (1862-1942); Private Collection; (add.info.: The drummer of hurstmonceux)

Background imageDrums Collection: Throwing an earthenware vessel. Belt-driven wheel of type used at Wedgwood & Copeland factories

Throwing an earthenware vessel. Belt-driven wheel of type used at Wedgwood & Copeland factories
531827 Throwing an earthenware vessel. Belt-driven wheel of type used at Wedgwood & Copeland factories. Speed of wheel regulated by boy by raising or lowering belt on conical drums

Background imageDrums Collection: Two putti, one playing the tabor, the other playing the nakers

Two putti, one playing the tabor, the other playing the nakers, from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of
BEN85129 Two putti, one playing the tabor, the other playing the nakers, from the frieze of musical angels in the Chapel of Isotta degli Atti, by Agostino di Duccio (1418-81)

Background imageDrums Collection: Using a change machine at a booking office on the London Underground (b/w photo)

Using a change machine at a booking office on the London Underground (b/w photo)
8626067 Using a change machine at a booking office on the London Underground (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrums Collection: Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London (b/w photo)

Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London (b/w photo)
8635305 Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London)

Background imageDrums Collection: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)

Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving)
8649994 Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome, Door, Dove, Draw, Dray, Drum, Duck, Face (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Dirk, Dive, Dock, Doll, Dome)

Background imageDrums Collection: Putting emulsion on a film (litho)

Putting emulsion on a film (litho)
8675797 Putting emulsion on a film (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Putting emulsion on a film)

Background imageDrums Collection: Drum placed at the gate of the Emperor of China's Palace (engraving)

Drum placed at the gate of the Emperor of China's Palace (engraving)
8647226 Drum placed at the gate of the Emperor of China's Palace (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageDrums Collection: Mandinka (Mandingo, Mandingo) people dancing to drums in a festival in Dramanet

Mandinka (Mandingo, Mandingo) people dancing to drums in a festival in Dramanet, Kingdom of Galam (Gadjaga, Gajaaga)
FLO4722647 Mandinka (Mandingo, Mandingo) people dancing to drums in a festival in Dramanet, Kingdom of Galam (Gadjaga, Gajaaga, Gadiaga) (upper Senegal River)

Background imageDrums Collection: Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools

Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families
DUV4219918 Instrumental music - Music Alphabet - For use by young students in Schools, Education Houses and Families, 1897 (lithograph); 31x24.5 cm; (add.info.: Paul Dupont, editor, Paris, 1897)

Background imageDrums Collection: T l'Ecole de Tambour - 'Military Alphabet' 1837 (engraving)

T l'Ecole de Tambour - "Military Alphabet" 1837 (engraving)
DUV4215688 T l'Ecole de Tambour - "Military Alphabet" 1837 (engraving); (add.info.: T l'Ecole de Tambour - Engraving 1837 in " Military Alphabet" Lithographs by Clement)

Background imageDrums Collection: Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)

Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving)
DUV4214988 Letter D: Big drum and soldier one to the other soda make a great D, 1861 (engraving); (add.info.: "ABC Trim, Alphabet enchante" Texts of "Trim")

Background imageDrums Collection: Grandchildren playing with their grandfather, 1850

Grandchildren playing with their grandfather, 1850
3478016 Grandchildren playing with their grandfather, 1850; (add.info.: Illustration depicting grandchildren playing with their grandfather. Dated 19th Century.); Universal History Archive/UIG

Background imageDrums Collection: Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle

Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers
FLO4703156 Siege of a medieval castle. Knights in armour, archers and soldiers on ladders storm a castle defended by soldiers throwing rocks and boiling oil

Background imageDrums Collection: Indian musician with pair of tabla drums in his waist sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by

Indian musician with pair of tabla drums in his waist sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist
FLO4565408 Indian musician with pair of tabla drums in his waist sash. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by an unknown artist from " Asiatic Costumes, " Ackermann, London

Background imageDrums Collection: Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London (b/w photo)

Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London (b/w photo)
8635304 Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Pikemen of the Honourable Artillery Company, London)

Background imageDrums Collection: The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric)

The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric)
XOS5879768 The Death of General Colbert, c. 1809-10 (oil on fabric) by Schnetz, Jean Victor (1787-1870); 50x61 cm; Cleveland Museum of Art, OH, USA; (add.info.: Painting by Victor Schnetz In 1809)

Background imageDrums Collection: Children's marching band (chromolitho)

Children's marching band (chromolitho)
8677506 Children's marching band (chromolitho) by American School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Children's marching band)

Background imageDrums Collection: The Drum Prelude (colour photo)

The Drum Prelude (colour photo)
8668626 The Drum Prelude (colour photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Drum Prelude)

Background imageDrums Collection: A: the deathly musicians who announce the Dance of Death - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)

A: the deathly musicians who announce the Dance of Death - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving)
DUV4222065 A: the deathly musicians who announce the Dance of Death - The Alphabet of Death, c.1856 (engraving); 8x23 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Drawing by H)

Background imageDrums Collection: View of the south entrance, begun 1183 (photo)

View of the south entrance, begun 1183 (photo)
BEN85064 View of the south entrance, begun 1183 (photo); Church of the Mother of God, Studenica, Serbia; Photo © Raffaello Bencini

Background imageDrums Collection: Field Mass, 30 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service

Field Mass, 30 May 1918. Creator: Bain News Service
Field Mass, 30 May 1918. The military mass at the Battery, New York City, held in May 1918 during World War I

Background imageDrums Collection: Magic Drummer

Magic Drummer
Angela Muliani Hartojo

Background imageDrums Collection: Razan

Razan
Angela Muliani Hartojo

Background imageDrums Collection: A Lover drummer

A Lover drummer
Lisdiyanto Suhardjo

Background imageDrums Collection: After Show

After Show
Sebastian Kisworo

Background imageDrums Collection: Dressage

Dressage
Christine von Diepenbroek

Background imageDrums Collection: encouragement

encouragement
nader al hddad

Background imageDrums Collection: Whop

Whop
Ajie Alrasyid

Background imageDrums Collection: Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: Wedding Dance at Kibaiyeli, 1876. Creator: Unknown

Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: Wedding Dance at Kibaiyeli, 1876. Creator: Unknown
Lieutenant Cameron's Sketches in Central Africa: Wedding Dance at Kibaiyeli, 1876. A...specimen of native African manners...a wedding party at Kibaiyeli




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"Rhythm and Beats: A Journey through the World of Drums" Step into the captivating world as we embark on a musical odyssey that transcends time and borders. From the iconic Buddy Rich in London, 1967 to the mesmerizing Elvin Jones in Scotland, 1968, captured by Brian Foskett's lens, these legendary drummers have left an indelible mark on music history. Immerse yourself in the enchanting view of Tulloch Castle, Scotland, resonating with the soul-stirring melodies of pipers. Witness Joe Morello's electrifying performance in London, 1968; his rhythmic prowess echoing through every beat he strikes. The Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders take center stage alongside various musical instruments, creating a symphony that reverberates deep within your core. The Grenadier Guards at St Michaels Mount showcase their precision and discipline while wielding their drums with unwavering expertise. Travel across continents to witness Jack DeJohnette's spellbinding performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall in London, 1989. Brian Foskett captures every moment as if freezing time itself. Experience Elvin Jones and his Jazz Machine igniting passion at Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles, USA - a testament to how drums transcend cultural boundaries. Steady the Drums and Fifes echo through history as they march forward with resolute determination. Sri Lanka beckons us with Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players who transport us to another realm with their hypnotic beats. Finally, let us not forget Southwark Fair immortalized by Hogarth where vibrant drumbeats mingle with joyous revelry – reminding us that they can not just instruments but conduits for celebration and unity.