Cornet Collection

Various musical instruments

GAUDI i CORNET, Antoni (1852-1926). Sagrada Familia (Expiatory Temple of the Holy Family). 1884-1926. SPAIN. CATALONIA. Barcelona. Expiatory Church of the Holy Family. Nativity Fa硤 e

Cornet on its Own
The CORNET-A-PISTONS - usually known simply as the Cornet, has a tube half the length of the trumpet, and consequently plays an octave higher

Vocal Cornet (Wurlitzer) 1
A trio of Vocal Cornets from the Wurlitzer range

Bust of a Roman woman. Roman art. Early Empire. Sculpture. SPAIN. CATALONIA. BARCELONA. Barcelona. Archaeology Museum of Catalonia

Self portrait photograph with multiple mirrors system
Catalan artist and architect, Antoni Gaudi (1852-1926), photographed with a system of multiple mirrors in order to capture different angles of the sitter

Cornet Wilkin, 11th Hussars. Henry John Wilkin, full-length portrait, wearing uniform, seated on a horse, a bell tent in the background. Date 1855

DISTIN FAMILY, 1844. The Distin family brass quintet. Wood engraving, English, 1844

Corporal - Drummer Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Corporal - drummer. Royal Welsh Fusiliers (1903-4) in Full dress. Painting by Malcolm Greensmith

Strong Man at a Fair
A man plays a fanfare on a cornet to herald the great feat of strength being performed by a strong man at a fair, while a few people stand looking on

Music / Military / German ?
Three musicians - probably German, but they could be Dutch or Belgian - play a piccolo, a cornet and a drum respectively

Illustration of a newspaper seller and boy with cornet announcing 'great news' on the streets of London
5617142 Illustration of a newspaper seller and boy with cornet announcing 'great news' on the streets of London. Circa 1819; (add.info.: 02/02/1819); Universal History Archive/UIG.

George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War
3742801 George Joyce, Parliamentary New Model Army officer during English Civil War, from 'Memoirs of the Martyr King' by Allan Fea pub. 1905 (print) by English School, (20th century).

Costume of Pont-Leveque
5855745 Costume of Pont-Leveque.; (add.info.: Costume of Pont-Leveque, Calvados. This woman wears bonnet of her village on top of a cornet "a la Parisienne." The cornet is decorated with)

A musketeer trumpeter in the comic opera Les Musketeaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy
FLO4631670 A musketeer trumpeter in the comic opera Les Musketeaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l'Opera Comique, 1846

A phonograph (record player, gramophone) used for reproducing and playing sound recordings, 19th century
1711212 A phonograph (record player, gramophone) used for reproducing and playing sound recordings, 19th century; (add.info.: A phonograph (record player)

Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Eddie Condon's, New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Rex William Stewart and Charlie Barnet, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium, New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Aquarium(?), New York, N.Y. ca. June 1946

Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Rex William Stewart, Turkish Embassy, Washington, D.C. 1930

Portrait of Muggsy Spanier, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Sept. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Muggsy Spanier, New York, N.Y.(?), ca. Sept. 1946

Portrait of Tony Parenti and Wild Bill Davison, Jimmy Ryan's (Club), New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Club Nocturne(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946. Creator: William Paul Gottlieb
Portrait of Wild Bill Davison, Club Nocturne(?), New York, N.Y. ca. Aug. 1946

The Felling Silver Band, (brass band). Three years of hard work is paying off for the members of the band, formely the Heworth Colliery Band and Washington Glebe Colliery Band

Large German Military Brass Band in all its glory! Date: circa 1909

Woody Shaw, Bass Clef, London, 1987
Woody Shaw (1944-1989), Bass Clef, London, 1987. Woody Herman Shaw was an American virtuoso trumpeter, flugelhornist, cornetist, composer and band leader

Ice cream cone DP069396
Hoe Park, Plymouth, Devon. Giant advertising model of an ice-cream cone

Scots Greys Trumpeter on horseback Date: 1894

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Soldiers of Franco's army

Spanish Civil War (1936-1939). Cornet call to collect for the fighters of the Popular Army (Madrid, 1936-1937)

Louis Armstrong Daniel 1901 1971 Nicknamed Nickname
louis, armstrong, daniel, 1901, 1971, nicknamed, nickname, satchmo, american, black, man, jazz, trumpet, trumpeter, cornet, player, music, musician, performer, entertainer, singer, popular, waving

Young girl of Bugard, French Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a Pyrenean capulet over a white cornette, wool skirt
FLO4658300 Young girl of Bugard, French Pyrenees, 19th century. She wears a Pyrenean capulet over a white cornette, wool skirt, cotton fichu and apron, and carries a earthenware vase of the region

Anabaptist milkmaid of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She carries a pail of milk
FLO4657999 Anabaptist milkmaid of the Canton of Basel, Switzerland, 19th century. She carries a pail of milk and wears a simple cornette cap, braided hair tied with a ribbon

Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet)
5928797 Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet) by Higham, J. (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Presentation cornet)

Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet)
5928792 Presentation cornet, 15th Yorkshire (North Riding) Rifle Volunteers Band, 1863 (cornet) by Higham, J. (19th century); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Presentation cornet)

The Cornet, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut)
614946 The Cornet, from the series Musical Instruments, 1896-97 (woodcut) by Vallotton, Felix Edouard (1865-1925); 32.4x25.2 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Comic postcard, Couple on the beach at night - theft of ice cream cornet Date: 20th century

Thomas Boothby Parkyns (1755-1800) 1780 (oil on canvas)
NAM237762 Thomas Boothby Parkyns (1755-1800) 1780 (oil on canvas) by Boultbee, John (1753-1812); National Army Museum, London; (add.info)

First Regiment of Life Guards, New Uniform, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler
STC110456 First Regiment of Life Guards, New Uniform, engraved by Joseph Constantine Stadler, 1815 (aquatint) by Smith, Charles Hamilton (1776-1859) (after)

The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail of 175782)
BEN384098 The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail of 175782) by Ferrari, Gaudenzio (1474/80-1546); Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Saronno, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

Cornet Henry John Wilkin, 11th (or Prince Alberts Own) Hussars, 1855 (b / w photo)
NAM261102 Cornet Henry John Wilkin, 11th (or Prince Alberts Own) Hussars, 1855 (b/w photo) by Fenton, Roger (1819-69); National Army Museum, London; (add.info.: Cornet Henry John Wilkin (d.1891)

The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail of 175782)
BEN209263 The Concert of Angels, 1534-36 (fresco) (detail of 175782) by Ferrari, Gaudenzio (1474/80-1546); Sanctuary of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Saronno, Italy; Photo eRaffaello Bencini; Italian

A musketeer trumpeter in the comic opera Les Mousquetaires de la Reine by Fromental Halevy, Theatre Royal de l Opera Comique, 1846

Tirailleur Algerien, Tenue de Campagne (chromolitho)
730356 Tirailleur Algerien, Tenue de Campagne (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Tirailleur Algerien, Tenue de Campagne)

"With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord", Psalm, xcviii, 6 (engraving)
2809869 " With trumpets and sound of cornet make a joyful noise before the Lord", Psalm, xcviii, 6 (engraving) by English School

Nuns returning to their convent, Castle Cornet, Guernsey, May 1936. 1936

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

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The cornet, a versatile musical instrument, has made its mark in various contexts throughout history. From the iconic Sagrada Familia designed by Antoni Gaudi i Cornet to self-portrait photographs with multiple mirror systems, this brass instrument has left an indelible impression. In the realm of music, the cornet stands out among other instruments. Whether it's played solo or as part of an ensemble like the Distin family brass quintet from 1844, its melodic tones captivate listeners and evoke emotions that words cannot express. The vocal cornet by Wurlitzer adds another dimension to its sound, showcasing its ability to mimic human voices. Not limited to just music, the it has found itself in military settings. As seen with Corporal - Drummer Royal Welsh Fusiliers and Scots Greys Trumpeter on horseback, it plays a crucial role in military bands and parades. Its commanding presence resonates through the air as soldiers march proudly. Beyond music and military affairs, the cornet even makes appearances at fairs and exhibitions where strong men showcase their skills, and is a testament to its versatility that it can seamlessly transition from grand orchestral performances to entertaining fairgoers. One cannot overlook how influential figures like Antoni Gaudi i they have incorporated this instrument into their works of art. From parks like Park Güell to architectural marvels such as Sagrada Familia, Gaudi's vision intertwines with the essence of the cornet – both exuding creativity and beauty. As we delve into history further still, we discover connections between German culture and this remarkable instrument within military marches or traditional folk tunes. The harmonious blend of music and heritage creates a sense of unity that transcends borders. Whether admired for its musical prowess or appreciated for its cultural significance across different eras and mediums – be it architecture or photography – there is no denying that the cornet holds a special place in the hearts of many.