Model 18-0 (serial no. 466228)

Artley American

1975

Not on view

On loan to The Met

This work of art is currently on loan to the museum.

Artley was an American band-instrument company that specialized in providing student models. This flute was one of several by Artley that Ian Anderson used live in performances with Jethro Tull.

Technical Description:
Nickel-silver with silver plate, closed keys, offset G key

Artwork Details

Overview

Exhibition History

Title: Model 18-0 (serial no. 466228)
Artist: Artley (American, Elkhart, Indiana)
Artist: Ian Anderson (Scottish, Dunfermline, Fife born 1947)
Date: 1975
Geography: Elkhart, Indiana, United States
Medium: Nickel silver, silver
Dimensions: Length: 14 in. (35.6 cm)
Weight: ~1 lb.
Classification: Aerophone-Blow Hole-side-blown flute (transverse)
Credit Line: Collection of Ian Anderson
Curatorial Department: Musical Instruments