[Photo Collage: Musician with Large Brass Horn, Uruguay] 1870 - 1880

This photo-collage by Uruguayan artist Juan Pedro Chabalgoity, dated between 1870 and 1880, depicts a musician playing a large brass horn. The image is made up of various cut-out elements, such as a man's head, a uniform, a musical instrument, and a sheet of music. The artist’s playful use of collage and the exaggerated size of the musical instrument create a humorous effect. The work, which is currently located at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, is a unique example of the artist’s early style.