One of seven sheets of drawings depicting implements and musical instruments.

1836

From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum

Romanticism Early 19th Century Musical Instrument

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One of seven sheets of drawings depicting implements and musical instruments. is a 1836 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, depicting Musical Instrument, held at Victoria and Albert Museum.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1836 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Victoria and Albert Museum

About this work

This drawing shows two musical instruments. The one on the left is long and curved, with a flared end. It has several rings around it, some with braided details. The instrument on the right is straight and tall, with a flared top and a row of holes down its length. The drawing is done in a detailed, realistic style, with lots of shading to show the shapes and textures of the instruments. The background is plain, so the instruments stand out clearly. If you like this kind of detailed drawing, you might want to look into the technique of cross-hatching.

The story of this work

Overview

Two drawings from 1836 depict musical instruments: a curved flageolet (mohalli) with nine finger holes, twelve decorative bands, and a reed, alongside a straight flageolet featuring nine holes and a reed. These sheets are part of a set of seven drawings showing tools and instruments. The works were donated in 1923 by Mrs. F.C. Foster, whose father, A.J. Campbell, served as Superintendent of Darjeeling in Bengal.

Read the full account in the museum source.