Tambour Collection (#2)

A Lady Seated on a Terrace Embroidering on a Tambour, with a Little Boy Standing in Front
659235 A Lady Seated on a Terrace Embroidering on a Tambour, with a Little Boy Standing in Front of Her, (pencil and red chalk watercolour heightened with white) by Carmontelle

Small Bacchanale, 1874 (oil on canvas)
989825 Small Bacchanale, 1874 (oil on canvas) by Corot, Jean Baptiste Camille (1796-1875); 56.3x47 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Small Bacchanale; Petite Bacchanale)

Drum, Dong Son style, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze) (see also 181009)
XIR232894 Drum, Dong Son style, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze) (see also 181009) by Vietnamese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Vietnamese, out of copyright

Pigeon varieties, Columba livia: hirondelle, glouglou tambour, polonais. Handcoloured steel engraving by du Casse after an illustration by Adolph Fries from Felix-Edouard Guerin-Menevilles

Delmas in Daniel le Tambour, 1843
French actor Jean-Francois Delmas in Daniel le Tambour by Auvray, Theatre de Gymnase Dramatique, 1843. Handcoloured lithograph after an illustration by Victor Dollet from Galerie Dramatique

Philippe-Amedee Roustan in Le Tambour et la
French actor Philippe or Philippe-Amedee Roustan (1785-1847) as La Douceur in Le Tambour et la Vivandiere by Jules-Joseph Gabriel at the Vaudeville, 1816

The French Siege of Paris, Military Types (engraving)
1105008 The French Siege of Paris, Military Types (engraving) by Regamey, Felix (1844-1907) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The French Siege of Paris, Military Types)

Tambour, Pahu, from the Marquesas Islands (wood & cord)
3714500 Tambour, Pahu, from the Marquesas Islands (wood & cord) by Polynesian; height: 65 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; Polynesian, out of copyright

La Maison des Musiciens, rue de Tambour, a Reims (engraving)
3646092 La Maison des Musiciens, rue de Tambour, a Reims (engraving) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: La Maison des Musiciens, rue de Tambour, a Reims)

Cream silk tambour embroidered closed gown, 1780s (silk)
3100330 Cream silk tambour embroidered closed gown, 1780s (silk) by Unknown artist, (18th century); (add.info.: From the exhibition A History of Fashion in 100 Objects)

Study of the uniform of a marine stationed at Le Havre, 1718 (pencil
CHT177266 Study of the uniform of a marine stationed at Le Havre, 1718 (pencil, bodycolour and w/c on brown paper) by French School, (18th century); Private Collection; eArchives Charmet; French

The skeleton of Death leads a young Recruit to join the Army, leaving his girl and family behind
FLO4690453 The skeleton of Death leads a young Recruit to join the Army, leaving his girl and family behind. Handcoloured copperplate drawn

Ms Fr 22532 fol. 336 Concert, from the Des Proprietez des Choses
BNP159937 Ms Fr 22532 fol.336 Concert, from the Des Proprietez des Choses by Barthelemy l Anglais (vellum) by French School, (15th century); Bibliotheque Nationale, Paris

I : Mlle Fischer, artist from 1900s - alphabet in postcard, 1904 (postcard)
DUV4221557 I : Mlle Fischer, artist from 1900s - alphabet in postcard, 1904 (postcard) by Reutlinger Studio (1850-1937); 14x9 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Die Musik (oil on canvas)
823482 Die Musik (oil on canvas) by Klinger, Albert (1869-1912); 123x190.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Die Musik. Albert Klinger (1869-1912). Oil on canvas

Drum, Dong Son style, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze) (see also 232894)
XIR181009 Drum, Dong Son style, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze) (see also 232894) by Vietnamese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Vietnamese, out of copyright

Detail of top of Dong Son drum, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze)
3114446 Detail of top of Dong Son drum, 2nd-1st century BC (bronze) by Vietnamese School; Musee Guimet, Paris, France; (add.info.: detail of XIR 181009 (see also 232894)); Vietnamese, out of copyright

Aztec musicians playing on Tlapanhuehuetls (colured engraving_
REV397903 Aztec musicians playing on Tlapanhuehuetls (colured engraving_ by Bonatti, D.K. (fl.1720-80); Biblioteca Nacional de Mexico

Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub
CJP344616 Illustrations from A French Alphabet Book of 1814, pub. by Charles Plante Fine Arts, 1814 (w/c) by Beauregard, Arnaud de (fl.1814); Private Collection; (add.info)

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

CHASSEUR DRUM-MAJOR
The Tambour-Major (drum-major) of the Chasseurs a pied proudly leads his drummers in parade past the Empereur Date: circa 1807

Ancient Greek costume, a variety of combinations of high quality dress for men and women. BCE

Madame de Pompadour at her Tambour Frame, 1763-1764. By the
Madame de Pompadour (Jeanne-Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour) (1721-1764). French courtesan, a favorite of King Louis XV. Madame de Pompadour at her Tambour Frame, 1763-1764

Dome of the Basilica of St. Peter. 16th century. Vatican Cit
Vatican City. Dome of the Basilica of St. Peter, built by Michelangelo (1475-1564) and completed by Domenico Fontana (1543-1607) and Giacomo della Porta (1540-1602). 16th century. Exterior

Music cover, Tambour et Trompette, Polka by Theodore Blangini. circa 1850s

Social / French Village
The French equivalent of a town crier, the Tambour du Village, reads some news to a crowd of people Date: circa 1920

Thyrsos and Tambour

Advert for P. Steinmann Christening robes 1930
Exquisite Christening robe in fine tambour lace, rich cream shade, lined with good jap silk. 1930

Native American Shaman (engraving) (later colouration)
XCF209227 Native American Shaman (engraving) (later colouration) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Louis XV (1710-74) Visiting the Ecole Militaire in Paris, 12nd August 1760, engraved
XIR200312 Louis XV (1710-74) Visiting the Ecole Militaire in Paris, 12nd August 1760, engraved by Antoine Duclos (1742-97) (engraving) (b/w photo) by Saint-Aubin

Federes before the Vendome Column during the Commune, 1871 (b / w photo)
XIR164873 Federes before the Vendome Column during the Commune, 1871 (b/w photo) by Braquehais, Bruno (1823-75); Musee de la Ville de Paris, Musee Carnavalet, Paris

St. George Baptising the Gentiles, detail of musicians on the left hand side, 1501-07
XIR159391 St. George Baptising the Gentiles, detail of musicians on the left hand side, 1501-07 (oil on canvas) by Carpaccio, Vittore (c.1460/5-1523/6); Scuola di San Giorgio degli Schiavoni, Venice

Death and the Noblewoman, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c
XJF143257 Death and the Noblewoman, from The Dance of Death, engraved by Hans Lutzelburger, c.1538 (woodcut) (b/w photo) by Holbein the Younger

Indians Celebrating the Chuno or Potato Festival, Tiahuanaco, Bolivia, from Incidents
BAL129780 Indians Celebrating the Chuno or Potato Festival, Tiahuanaco, Bolivia, from Incidents of Travel and Exploration in the Land of the Incas by E. George Squier, pub

Concert (coloured engraving)
XIR181837 Concert (coloured engraving) by Eishi, Hosoda (1756-1829); Musee Guimet, Paris, France; Japanese, out of copyright

Native American Shaman (engraving) (b&w photo)
XJF105305 Native American Shaman (engraving) (b&w photo) by Dutch School, (19th century); Private Collection; Dutch, out of copyright

Modified Dudgeon sphygmograph, circa 1890 C017 / 6943
Modification of Dudgeon sphygmograph with tambour dating from around 1890, England. This instrument is made of nickel and has a clockwork mechanism

Chile (1836). Andacollo. Procession in St. Stephen s
Chile (1836). Andacollo. Procession in St. Stephens day. Litography

Cathedral of Curtea de Arges, Arges Valley, Transylvania, Romania, Europe

Reims, France - Rue de Tambour. Maison des Musiciens. Fine example of late medieval civil architecture with statues set in the upper level of the building in gothic alcoves

Garde Imperiale
Uniforms of the VIELLE GARDE IMPERIALE, elite regiment of the French army. tambour-major (drum-bearer), general, porte- drapeau (standard-bearer) and Tambour-Maitre (drum-master)

French Drum Major
Le Tambour-major (Drum major) in all his finery !

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The rhythmic beats of the tambour echo through history, intertwining with various moments and cultures. From death dances to newlywed celebrations, this ancient instrument has witnessed it all. In a captivating painting titled "Fighting at the Hotel de Ville, " we see the power of the tambour as it fuels revolution and rebellion in 1830s France. Traveling back even further, we find ourselves immersed in Ancient Greece, where vibrant costumes adorned with tambours brought life to theatrical performances. The elegance of Madame de Pompadour is captured beautifully as she delicately works on her tambour frame in 18th-century France. Venturing across continents to Argentina, we encounter a traditional "Caja Chayera" during Carnival celebrations. Its enchanting melodies fill the air, uniting communities and evoking joyous festivities. In another realm entirely, an engraving portrays Leon Blum amidst his political leadership from 1930-1936. The steady beat of progress echoes alongside his endeavors for social change. Returning to Belgium's tumultuous past, Gustaf Wappers' painting depicts a pivotal moment during the Belgian Revolution of 1830. Amidst chaos and upheaval on Brussels City Hall Square, the resounding sound of tambours signifies both resistance and hope. Stepping into religious artistry, frescoes reveal divine scenes where God himself is accompanied by two angels playing their celestial tambours. These heavenly rhythms accompany Mary's coronation and transit into eternity while adding ethereal beauty to these sacred depictions. Lastly, an intricate detail captures our attention - an annunciation scene depicted within a fresco from centuries ago. Here again, the humble yet powerful presence of a tambour adds depth to this spiritual narrative. Throughout time and diverse contexts alike, whether igniting revolutions or accompanying angelic harmonies –the timeless allure of the tambour continues its melodic journey through human history.