Russian bassoon

anonymous, c. 1825 - c. 1830

Russische fagot met twee kleppen en zes gatentoebehoord hebbende aan W. Sonnemans in 1830-32 stafmuzikant bij de 5de afdeling Infanterie. Mondstuk ontbrekt.

  • Artwork typewind instrument, musical instrument, serpent, Russian bassoon
  • Object numberNG-NM-10385-144
  • Dimensionsheight 117 cm x width 23.5 cm x diameter 9 cm

Identification

  • Title(s)

    Russian bassoon

  • Object type

  • Object number

    NG-NM-10385-144

  • Description

    Russische fagot met twee kleppen en zes gatentoebehoord hebbende aan W. Sonnemans in 1830-32 stafmuzikant bij de 5de afdeling Infanterie. Mondstuk ontbrekt.

Creation

  • Creation

    musical instrument maker: anonymous, Netherlands

  • Dating

    c. 1825 - c. 1830

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Material and technique

  • Dimensions

    height 117 cm x width 23.5 cm x diameter 9 cm

This work is about

  • Person

  • Subject

  • Place

  • Period

    1800 - 1900

Acquisition and rights

  • Credit line

    Gift of the Koninklijke Militaire Academie

  • Acquisition

    gift 1895-09-25

  • Copyright

    Public domain

Documentation

  • Adler-McKean, Jack. “Creativity Through Analysis: New Approaches to the Serpent and Bass Horn.” Early Music Performance & Research, no. 55 (Spring 2025), pp.15-38.

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