Percussion Collection (#8)

Gathering Apples, 1881 (oil on canvas)
658743 Gathering Apples, 1881 (oil on canvas) by Rooke, Thomas Matthews (1842-1942); 76.2x59.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gathering Apples. Thomas Matthews Rooke (1842-1942). Oil on canvas

Richly decorated Khong Mon (wood & metal)
LIT389936 Richly decorated Khong Mon (wood & metal) by Thai School; Bangkok, Thailand; (add.info.: Gong ensemble originating in the Mon community and now part of the classical Thai orchestra;)

A Damascan Dancer, 1909 (oil on canvas)
658570 A Damascan Dancer, 1909 (oil on canvas) by Pilny, Otto (1866-1936); 118x77.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Damascan Dancer. Otto Pilny (1866-1936). Oil on canvas

Thai musician, c. 1870 (albumen print)
STC256677 Thai musician, c.1870 (albumen print) by English Photographer, (19th century); 20x16.5 cm; Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; English, out of copyright

Detail of the Portico de la Gloria depicting musicians (stone)
XJL158474 Detail of the Portico de la Gloria depicting musicians (stone) by Mateo, Master (fl.1168-88); Cathedral of St. James, Santiago da Compostela, Spain; Spanish, out of copyright

Cover of "Le Don Quixote", number 474, Satirique en Couleurs
ICA4927240 Cover of " Le Don Quixote", number 474, Satirique en Couleurs, 1883_7_20: L homme orchestre - Republicain, Musique, Trumpet

Four Saffavid cuerda seca tiles, depicting two ibex, and the figures of musicians
1196824 Four Saffavid cuerda seca tiles, depicting two ibex, and the figures of musicians and dancers, c. 1600 (cuerda seca tile)

African Nostalgia (Candombe); Nostalgias Africanas (Candombe), (oil on board)
824642 African Nostalgia (Candombe); Nostalgias Africanas (Candombe), (oil on board) by Figari, Pedro (1861-1938); 48.2x62.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Song Merchant Comedian, c. 1820
LSE4078580 The Song Merchant Comedian, c. 1820 by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: The Song Merchant Comedian, c)

Song merchants - engraving, 19th century
LSE4078572 Song merchants - engraving, 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris, France; (add.info.: Song merchants - engraving)

Illustration of the song "The King made the drum beat"
LSE4078501 Illustration of the song " The King made the drum beat" : a man declaring his love to a woman at his window. sd

Distins Monster Drum at the Handel Festival (engraving)
1587616 Distins Monster Drum at the Handel Festival (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Distins Monster Drum at the Handel Festival)

A Bust of Minerva with Armour and Weapons on a Stone Ledge, 1777 (oil on canvas)
990091 A Bust of Minerva with Armour and Weapons on a Stone Ledge, 1777 (oil on canvas) by Vallayer-Coster, Anne (1744-1818); 114x158.7 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Drums, bugles and music- in "Album militaire"
XEE4115360 Drums, bugles and music- in " Album militaire" - Legion of the Guard, 1892. by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Drums)

G : Louise Myriel, actres and lyric singer from la Belle Epoque - Folies Bergere
DUV4221578 G : Louise Myriel, actres and lyric singer from la Belle Epoque - Folies Bergere, Gymnase, Gaite, Paris - Alphabet in postcard

Japanese weddings - Wedding ceremony of the Japanese - engraving from "
XEE4156453 Japanese weddings - Wedding ceremony of the Japanese - engraving from " Usi e Costumi di Tutti i Popoli dell Universo

Devin (shaman) of Kamchatka (Siberia) - engraving, deb. 19th century
LSE4087738 Devin (shaman) of Kamchatka (Siberia) - engraving, deb. 19th century by Unknown Artist, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus, 1655 (oil on canvas)
JEB4875636 Apollo and the Muses on Mount Parnassus, 1655 (oil on canvas) by Tassel, Jean (1608-67); 100x140 cm; Palais de Longchamp, Marseille, France; (add.info.: The muses Calliope (epic poesy)

The Return of the Feast of the Madonna of the Arch near Naples Painting by Louis Leopold
JLJ4602378 The Return of the Feast of the Madonna of the Arch near Naples Painting by Louis Leopold Robert (1794-1835) 1827 Sun

Portrait of a peasant from the countryside of Rome A young Italian musician holding a
JLJ4571113 Portrait of a peasant from the countryside of Rome A young Italian musician holding a tambourine. Painting by Louis Leopold Robert (1794-1835) 1824 Dim. 0.46 x 0.37m

Carnival in the streets of Paris Painting by Etienne Jeaurat (1699-1789) 1757
JLJ4644392 Carnival in the streets of Paris Painting by Etienne Jeaurat (1699-1789) 1757. Dim 0, 65 x 0, 82 m Paris, Musee Carnavalet by Jeaurat, Etienne (1699-1789); Musee de la Ville de Paris

Portrait of the French tenor Antoine Trial (1736 - 1795
GIA4761301 Portrait of the French tenor Antoine Trial (1736 - 1795) in the role of Pre la Joie in " The Harvesters" by AndreModeste Gretry (1741 - 1813), Paris 1787 by Unknown artist

Clio, the Muse of History and Song, 1758 (oil on canvas)
1764977 Clio, the Muse of History and Song, 1758 (oil on canvas) by Boucher, Francois (1703-70); 81.5x127.9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Clio, the Muse of History and Song)

Gauda Raga: Third Putra of Dipak, c. 1750 (gouache)
1766439 Gauda Raga: Third Putra of Dipak, c.1750 (gouache) by Pahari School (18th century); 26x20.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Gauda Raga: Third Putra of Dipak)

Tambourine player, 1920s (bronze, ivory & marble)
941043 Tambourine player, 1920s (bronze, ivory & marble) by Philippe, Paul (1870-1930); height: 35.3 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Dancer in Spanish dress); Photo eChristies Images; French

Timbalier of the grenadiers of the guard of consuls (1800-1804) (engraving)
957898 Timbalier of the grenadiers of the guard of consuls (1800-1804) (engraving) by Jacquemin, Raphael (1821-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

percussion
Karl-Axel Lindbergh

Balinese Dancers Leong and Tamara Sie performing. October 1952 C4795

Man Playing a Drum Set

Drum

Earth. Creator: Louis Felix de la Rue
Earth

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

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

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

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

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

Euterpean Band, Westerville, Ohio, USA
Members of the Euterpean Band (nicknamed the Rube Band of Otterbein), Westerville, Ohio, USA. Date: 1907

French female munitions worker making powder primers 1916
A photograph of a female munitions worker, as she makes the primers and other associated percussion cap parts for shells, in a French munitions factory

WAGNER / LIEBIG / 5 / 1870
RICHARD WAGNER German composer in 1870, serenading his wife and baby in their own home with his Siegfried Idyll Date: 1813 - 1883

Commedia Ballerina dancing
The Ballerina dances and plays her tambourine. Date: 1500

Watercolour of musician playing paiban, late 18th century. Creator: Unknown
Watercolour of musician playing paiban, late 18th century

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Music, Instruments, Percussion, Drums being played live on stage with Level 42

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Music, Percussion, Drums, Drummer playing with band in a tent

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Honduras, Roatan Island, Mahogany Bay, Local musicans playing traditional music on the marimba

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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.