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Plate VI: Wind instruments from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84
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Plate VI: Wind instruments from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84
STC84218 Plate VI: Wind instruments from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot (1713-84) and Jean le Rond d Alembert (1717-83), 1751-72 (engraving) by Benard, Robert (fl.1734); Private Collection; The Stapleton Collection; French, out of copyright
Media ID 23350538
© The Stapleton Collection / Bridgeman Images
Accordion Bagpipes Oboe Musette
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This print showcases Plate VI: Wind instruments from the Encyclopedia of Denis Diderot and Jean le Rond d'Alembert, engraved by Robert Benard. Created between 1751-1772, this stunning piece is part of a private collection known as The Stapleton Collection. The image captures an array of wind instruments in intricate detail, each instrument representing a unique sound and cultural significance. From left to right, we see an accordion, bagpipes, oboe, cornamuse, and musette. The accordion stands tall with its bellows expanded like lungs ready to exhale music into the air. Its keys await the touch of skilled fingers that will bring forth harmonious melodies. Next to it are the bagpipes - their distinctive shape evoking images of Scottish highlands and ancient traditions. Moving along the line-up is the elegant oboe with its slender body and delicate reed mouthpiece. It exudes sophistication and grace while promising enchanting notes that can transport listeners to another realm. Beside it rests a cornamuse - a double-reed instrument reminiscent of medieval times. Its rustic charm adds depth to this collection of wind instruments. Lastly, we encounter the musette - an instrument associated with French folk music. With its small size yet powerful sound projection capabilities, it embodies both simplicity and complexity simultaneously. This print not only celebrates these remarkable wind instruments but also pays homage to Denis Diderot's influential encyclopedia that aimed at disseminating knowledge during
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