Schindler Collection

Alma Mahler, Austrian socialite and composer, c1908. Alma Schindler (1879-1964) was the wife, successively, of the composer Gustav Mahler, architect Walter Gropius, and novelist Franz Werfel

Alma Schindler, Austrian socialite and composer, c1900. Alma Schindler (1879-1964) was the wife, successively, of the composer Gustav Mahler, architect Walter Gropius, and novelist Franz Werfel

Boulevard of Poplars near Plankenberg, c. 1890. Artist: Schindler, Emil Jakob (1842-1892)
Boulevard of Poplars near Plankenberg, c. 1890. Found in the collection of the Leopold Museum, Vienna

Forest Lane near Scharfling, 1890. Artist: Schindler, Emil Jakob (1842-1892)
Forest Lane near Scharfling, 1890. Found in the collection of the Leopold Museum, Vienna

The Foraging Hussar, 1840. Artist: Schindler, Carl (1821-1842)
The Foraging Hussar, 1840. Found in the collection of the Albertina, Vienna

Carl Schindler, German (1821-1842), A Young Officer Saying Farewell to His Family, 1841, watercolor and gouache over graphite, partially varnished, on wove paper

GUSTAV AND ALMA MAHLER. Austrian composer and conductor Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) photographed with his wife Alma, c1909

ALMA S. MAHLER-WERFEL (1879-1964). Austrian composer and socialite, wife of Gustav Mahler, 1902-11, and of Franz Werfel. Lithograph by Oskar Kokoschka from his Der gefesselte Kolumbus, 1913

Lovell House, architect Schindler, Newport Beach, California, United States of America, North America

Joseph Haydn / Schindler
JOSEPH HAYDN Austrian musician and composer

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"Schindler: A Legacy of Compassion and Artistic Brilliance" In the heart of Israel's vibrant capital, Jerusalem, lies a place that echoes with the remarkable story of Oskar Schindler. Known for his heroic efforts during World War II, this Christian businessman saved over 1, 200 Jewish lives from the horrors of the Holocaust. Today, visitors can pay their respects at his gravesite on Mt. Zion in Jerusalem's Old City. But there is more to the name Schindler than just Oskar's courageous acts. Alma Mahler, an Austrian socialite and composer from around 1908, shares this surname as well. Her artistic contributions added depth to Vienna's cultural scene during her time. Another notable figure associated with the name Schindler is Alma Schindler herself – an Austrian socialite and composer circa 1900. She too left her mark on Austria's musical landscape with her talent and creativity. Interestingly enough, even before these renowned individuals emerged onto history's stage bearing the name Schindler, another artist by that very same name captivated audiences with his paintings in late-19th-century Austria. Emil Jakob Schindler showcased his skills through masterpieces like "Boulevard of Poplars near Plankenberg" and "Forest Lane near Scharfling, " leaving behind a visual legacy that continues to inspire art enthusiasts today. However, not all who carried this illustrious surname were artists or composers; Carl Schindler was a painter known for works such as "The Foraging Hussar. " His brushstrokes brought life to scenes from early-19th-century Europe. While Poland may seem far removed from these tales associated with the name Schindler, it holds its own significance within this narrative. The region of Malopolska in Krakow witnessed both triumphs and tragedies linked to those bearing this surname throughout history.