Trompe de Chasse in D 1789 - 1801

"Trompe de Chasse in D" is a hunting horn made by Courtois père between 1789 and 1801. It's a brass instrument with a large circular body and a flared bell. The instrument is on display at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, and has a diameter of 10.5 inches. Hunting horns were popular in Europe, particularly during the 18th and 19th centuries, and were used for signaling and communication during hunting expeditions. This particular horn was likely used by a member of the French aristocracy or nobility, as it would have been an expensive and prestigious item to own. The horn is a great example of the craftsmanship and artistry of French brass instrument makers during this period.