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Orchestral horn
Charles Kretzschmann (active before 1812–about 1870)
about 1830
Object Place: Strasbourg, France
Medium/Technique
Brass
Dimensions
Length 42 cm (16 9/16 in.)
Credit Line
Mary L. Smith Fund
Accession Number1976.745
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsMusical Instruments
ClassificationsMusical instruments – Aerophones
InscriptionsStamped on garland: CHARLES [flower] KRETZSCHMANN / A [flower] STRASBOURG; printed paper label inside case: ACCESSOIRES POUR INSTRUMENTS. / C. CALOIN, / LUTHIER, / Réparateur d'Instruments de Musique. / RUE FERMENTEL, 6, SAINT- OMER, / Près la Grand'Place. / FAIT DES ÉCHANGES. / Typ. de L. Van Elslandt
Provenance1976, sold by Rachel P. Grainger, Marion, Massachusetts, to the MFA. (Accession Date: November 18, 1976)
Excerpts from Finale movement from Six Trios for Three Horns, Op. 82, No. 6, about 1800–15
Composed by Antoine Reicha
Performed by Richard Menaul