Cornu (reproduction)

A long, coiled black horn with a narrow tube that loops around in a wide open curve and ends in a flared bell at the upper end. The instrument lies alone on a plain white ground, shown from above with even light and no shadows. Its dark finish and smooth tube make the coiled form stand out clearly.

Look closer: A small fitting or joint on the straight section near the mouthpiece end.

Artist

Unknown

Date

late 19th century

Medium

metal, wood

Source

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Size

2998 × 4000 px

Credit (appreciated, not required for public-domain works): The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889