Wagner / Beckmann / Home
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Wagner / Beckmann / Home
RICHARD WAGNER German composer at home with his wife, Cosima, and his father-in-law, Franz Liszt
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1813 1883 Composer Cosima Franz L Aw Liszt Paintings Piano Scores Wagner Beckmann
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This photograph, titled "Wagner / Beckmann / Home," offers a rare and intimate glimpse into the personal lives of three musical giants: German composers Richard Wagner and Franz Liszt, and Wagner's wife, Cosima. Taken in 1883, the image finds Wagner, known for his revolutionary operas such as "The Ring Cycle," sitting at his piano, deep in thought or composition. His wife, Cosima, who was Liszt's daughter, sits beside him, her hands delicately holding a book. The presence of Liszt, the renowned pianist and composer, adds an intriguing layer to the scene, as he looks on from the window, seemingly lost in thought or contemplation. The room is filled with the trappings of intellectual and artistic endeavor: books, paintings, and musical scores. The window, framed by heavy curtains, allows a glimpse of the natural world outside, a reminder of the balance between creativity and the world beyond. This photograph, a historical treasure from Mary Evans Prints Online, transports us back to a time when these three influential figures intersected in both personal and professional ways. It invites us to consider the human side of these musical legends, offering a glimpse into their lives beyond the public stage. Richard Wagner, born in 1813, is renowned for his groundbreaking operas and his theories on music drama. Cosima, born in 1837, was a central figure in the world of late Romantic music, and her marriage to Wagner was a union of artistic and personal significance. Franz Liszt, born in 1811, was a virtuoso pianist and a prolific composer, whose influence on the musical world was felt for generations. This photograph is not only a testament to the lives of these three extraordinary individuals but also a reminder of the rich history of music and the complexities of human relationships that shaped it.
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