Oboe

Johann Heinrich Grenser

ca. 1806–13 · Boxwood, brass · Musical Instruments

The loud hautboy of the Baroque period developed into the oboe preferred in the Classical orchestra, which was prized for its plaintive expressiveness. The additional keys later added to this example are modifications to help it keep pace with the drastic changes that the oboe underwent during the nineteenth century.

Artist

Johann Heinrich Grenser

Date

ca. 1806–13

Medium

Boxwood, brass

Culture

German

Department

Musical Instruments

Credit line

Museum Accession