Flageolet in F
19th century (?)
Medium
Wood, ivory
Dimensions
L. 9-3/32 (232 mm.)
Classification
Aerophone-Whistle Flute-flageolet
Culture
French
Department
Musical Instruments
Museum
Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY
Credit
The Crosby Brown Collection of Musical Instruments, 1889
Accession Number
89.4.913
Art Historical Context
**Flageolet in F Millet** Step into the refined world of 19th-century French music with this exquisite *Flageolet in F*, crafted by the instrument maker Millet. Measuring just 9-3/32 inches (232 mm) in length, this delicate aerophone—a type of whistle flute—is fashioned from wood and ivory, materials prized for their acoustic properties and aesthetic elegance. The flageolet, with its end-blown design and finger holes, produces a sweet, bird-like tone making it a favorite among amateur musicians and for pastoral serenades during the Romantic era. Originating in France, where it flourished fro...