Percussion Collection (#6)

Calling for Dinner, (oil on canvas)
823526 Calling for Dinner, (oil on canvas) by Massani, Pompeo (1850-1920); 31x23 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Italian, out of copyright

The Little Army, (oil on canvas)
822896 The Little Army, (oil on canvas) by Mora, Francis Luis (1874-1940); 120.8x85.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Little Army. Francis Luis Mora (1874-1940). Oil on canvas

Man with gridiron and shoe horn (pen & ink on paper)
CTS407578 Man with gridiron and shoe horn (pen & ink on paper) by Jones, Inigo (1573-1652); eThe Devonshire Collections, Chatsworth; Reproduced by permission of Chatsworth Settlement Trustees;

Figurine of a woman playing the cymbals (clay)
BLP397800 Figurine of a woman playing the cymbals (clay) by Phoenician, (7th century BC); Private Collection; Photo eZev Radovan; Syrian, out of copyright

Marimba, front and back views, South African, from Musical Instruments
STC83404 Marimba, front and back views, South African, from Musical Instruments (coloured litho) by Hipkins, Alfred James (1826-1903); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; British

Classical musical instruments: lyres 1, 2, plectrum 3, cithara 4, lute 5, percussion instruments 6, 7, 8, 15, pan pipes 9, crotales 11, tuba 12, flutes 10, 14, 18, 19, triangle 16, cymbals 17

Australian aboriginal with a shield used as percussion instrument during a corroboree dance. Musician of New Holland. Handcoloured copperplate engraving from Frederic Shoberls The World in Miniature

Ancient musical instruments including bellows
Foot instrument used by a faun in a Florentine gallery 1, bellows from a relief in the Pallavicini Gardens 2, bagpipe from an ancient basrelief 3, tambourine, castanets and tibia from Greek vases 4

Nautch or Ramjani girls dancing to music from kuplyans or bin, dhol drums, tabla, and other string and percussion instruments

Chinese percussion and wind instruments
Chinese musical instruments: zhu 1, yu in the shape of a tiger 2, paiban 3, free-reed bamboo sheng 5, 6, bamboo pipes 7, flutes or dizi 8, 9, 10

Chinese musical instruments: dagu drums 1, 2, 3, bianzhong 4, 7, bells 5, 6, and guzheng zither 9, 10. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios Costumes Antique

Musical instruments of the Aztecs, including types of sacred drums (vertical Huehuetl and horizontal Teponaztli) and percussion instruments (Ajacaxtli rattle)

Iroquois women dancing to music played by men on drums and percussion. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Fr. Setti from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Tools, weapons and instruments of the Camacan people, Brazil
Tools and weapons of the Camacan people of Bahia, Brazil. Bow 1, arrow 2, 3, woven apron 4, bag 5, headdress with foliage 6, a gourd percussion instrument or kechieeh 7

Ancient Egyptian musical instruments. Musicians in loose tunics playing harps, theorbo, horn, sistrum and tambourine. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Bernieri from Giulio Ferrrarios

Warriors of the Kongo with weapons and battle instruments (bow, arrow, drum and percussion instrument). Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Antonio Sasso from Giulio Ferrarios Ancient

Chinese musical instruments, Qing Dynasty: iron Hien-pan 1, bronze vase 2, drum, wooden percussion instrument in the shape of a fish 4, and Bong-gui 5

Female musician playing chimes and gongs, Qing Dynasty. Handcoloured copperplate engraving by Andrea Freschi after Antoine Cardon from Henri-Leonard-Jean-Baptiste Bertin

Drayson Marsh and his Dance Band. 1939

Salon de 1861, Peinture, Musique de chambre (engraving)
3645139 Salon de 1861, Peinture, Musique de chambre (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Salon de 1861, Peinture, Musique de chambre)

Music cover, Les Chats Quadrille, The Cats Quadrille for piano, composed by C Redler. 19th century

Chinese Tambourine Musician. 19th century

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

Musician with large drum, Tahiti, French Polynesia. He is wearing traditional native costume, while the drum is a modern French military instrument. Date: 1922

Drummers of the King of Buntuku, Gold Coast, West Africa
Drummers of the King of Buntuku, Gold Coast (then part of the British Empire), West Africa. Each chief had his own drum call or motto. 1922

Musicians of Bornu, Yola Province, Nigeria, West Africa
Musicians of Bornu, Yola Province, northern Nigeria, West Africa. One blows a trumpet while the other accompanies him on a drum. 1922

Feast day near Lake Titicaca, Bolivia, South America -- indigenous people in large feathered headdresses, carrying large drums. Date: 1922

Natives of the Mexican village of Colotlan, playing musical instruments and dancing. 1827

Silhouette, Chinese Musicians and Dancing Dogs. early 19th century

Cat playing cymbals with cat and ball on a postcard
Cat playing cymbals with cat balancing a large red ball on its feet, on a postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Cats playing musical instruments on a Christmas postcard -- Merry Musicians, The Nursery Series. Date: circa 1890s

Kittens with a drum on a birthday postcard. Date: circa 1890s

Military band of cats on a cutout greetings card. Date: circa 1890s

Birthday card, Hope your birthdays a Smash Hit! 20th century

View of an Arras street with ruined buildings, WW1
View of an Arras street with ruined buildings, First World War. In the foreground on the right are a few band members with their music instruments, mostly drums. circa 1915-1917

Dancer with cymbals (fresco, 1st century AD)
LRI4642379 Dancer with cymbals (fresco, 1st century AD) by Roman, (1st century AD); Museo Archeologico Nazionale, Naples, Campania

Night Signals, (oil on canvas)
650905 Night Signals, (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 61x73.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Night Signals. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Rose Window, 1866 (stained glass)
3474801 Rose Window, 1866 (stained glass) by Burne-Jones, Edward Coley (1833-98); Church of St Mary, Ealing, UK; (add.info.: Manufactured by Morris, Marshall)

The orchestra group shot at Zichron Yaacov, c. 1898-1900 (b / w photo)
PEF446189 The orchestra group shot at Zichron Yaacov, c.1898-1900 (b/w photo) by Edelstein, Bernard (fl.1898-1900); Palestine Exploration Fund, London, UK; ePalestine Exploration Fund; British

The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail) (see 175762)
BEN175788 The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail) (see 175762) by Ferrari, Gaudenzio (1474/80-1546); Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Saronno, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Ms Gen 288 f. 183v King and music, c. 1460 (vellum)
GUL176508 Ms Gen 288 f.183v King and music, c.1460 (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Glasgow University Library, Scotland; eUniversity of Glasgow Library; French, out of copyright

Saltimbanks: The player of chopsticks - in "The good genre", deb
LSE4079880 Saltimbanks: The player of chopsticks - in " The good genre", deb. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Saltimbanks)

The Harvest Song, c. 1920 (oil on canvas)
1767644 The Harvest Song, c.1920 (oil on canvas) by Couse, Eanger Irving (1866-1936); 89.5x117.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Harvest Song. Eanger Irving Couse (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Silks and Satins at the Wedding Dance (oil on canvas)
1766770 Silks and Satins at the Wedding Dance (oil on canvas) by Andreotti, Federigo (1847-1930); Private Collection; (add.info.: Silks and Satins at the Wedding Dance)

The General Pierre Augereau (1757-1816) leading the charge to the attack on the Pont
JLJ4599643 The General Pierre Augereau (1757-1816) leading the charge to the attack on the Pont d Arcole on November 15, 1796 (followed by the drum Andre Estienne)

Saltimbanks: The troubadour playing six instruments - in "Le bon genre"
LSE4079877 Saltimbanks: The troubadour playing six instruments - in " Le bon genre", deb. 19th century by Unknown Artist

Family of travelling musicians in the 19th century
LSE4078600 Family of travelling musicians in the 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

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"Percussion: A Rhythm that Transcends Borders and Cultures" From the thunderous drums of the Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders to the mesmerizing beats of Sri Lanka's Geta Beraya and Udekkiya players, it has always been a universal language. In the heart of Hull Sailors Orphanage, young boys found solace in their Boys Band, creating harmonies with their drumsticks that echoed through the corridors. Meanwhile, Persian musicians enchanted audiences with their intricate rhythms, transporting listeners to distant lands. A London Trade Card by William Bull showcased an array of musical instruments including percussion, highlighting its significance in every ensemble. Even a simple greetings card celebrated jazz drummers who brought life to melodies with their infectious grooves. Across continents, from the prestigious U. S. Marine Corps Drum and Bugle Corps performing flawlessly to a group of talented Persian musicians captivating crowds - percussion united people like no other art form could. At Hollybrook Cottage Homes in Southampton, another Boys Band emerged as they honed their skills on various percussive instruments under nurturing guidance. The Wonders of the cinema organ by G. H. Davis added depth and richness to films while Angola's Marimba Players filled African air with vibrant beats. But perhaps nothing was more awe-inspiring than witnessing Devil Dancers in Ceylon (Sri Lanka) unleashing powerful rhythms that seemed almost supernatural - a testament to how deeply rooted percussion is within cultural traditions worldwide. Percussion transcends boundaries; it connects souls across time and space. Its pulsating energy speaks volumes without uttering a single word – reminding us all that music truly is an international language understood by hearts around the globe.