Who created "Musette de Cour"?

Musette de Cour was created by Unknown in ca. 1700.

When was "Musette de Cour" created?

This artwork was created ca. 1700.

What medium is "Musette de Cour"?

Musette de Cour is Leather, ivory, silk, wood, silver, iron.

Is "Musette de Cour" in the public domain?

Yes, Musette de Cour is in the public domain and available for free download under CC0 license.

Musette de Cour

Unknown

ca. 1700

Medium

Leather, ivory, silk, wood, silver, iron

Dimensions

Width (Across bag): 11 1/2 in. (29.2 cm)

Classification

Aerophone-Reed Vibrated-bagpipe

Culture

French

Department

Musical Instruments

Museum

Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, NY

Credit

Purchase, Clara Mertens Bequest, in memory of André Mertens, 2003

Accession Number

2003.63a–d

About the Artist

Unknown

The artist designated as "Unknown" in our virtual museum's collection exemplifies a poignant chapter in art history: creators whose identities have faded into obscurity despite the enduring power of their work. With only one known artwork attributed to them in our holdings, this figure represents countless anonymous hands that shaped visual culture across centuries. Museums worldwide, including th...

Musette de Cour

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