Foerster, Josef Bohuslav. (1859-1951): Portrait Photograph Inscribed COMPOSER

Foerster, Josef Bohuslav. (1859-1951): Portrait Photograph Inscribed COMPOSER

Foerster, Josef Bohuslav. (1859-1951) Portrait Photograph Inscribed Postcard portrait photograph of the Czech composer by Šechtl & Voseček in Tábor, Bohemia, mounted on dark gray paper and inscribed to foot of mount in Czech: "Milostivě paní / pí [?] Marie Gutwirthové / výrazem hlubké úcty a udežnosti [?] /V Mor[avské] Ostravě 12/X/25" (To the gracious Mrs. Marie Gutwirthová / as an expression of deep respect and [unclear]. In Moravská Ostrava, October 12, 1925). Size of photograph 5.25 x 3.5 inches (13.5 x 9 cm); size of mount 11.5 x 8.5 inches (29 x 22 cm). Tear to mount to right foot, else fine. The present portrait is displayed in the Czech Wikipedia article on Foerster, if with a wider margin (less cropping). Foerster was a respected Czech composer and critic throughout his long life, even though he never achieved the fame of a Dvořák, Janáček, or even Josef Suk. In the 1880s he was a friend of Tchaikovsky, fostering the Russian-Czech cultural exchange. From 1893 to 1903 he lived in Hamburg and worked as a music and art critic; he was on friendly terms with Gustav Mahler and married a singer from the opera there. Later he lived in Vienna before returning to his native country after it had gained independence in 1918. He wrote six operas, five symphonies and other orchestral music, oratorios, sacred music and chamber music. When he write this inscription, he was in Moravská Ostrava for the local premiere of his opera Eva (1899), by general consent his finest. Foerster was also a gifted painter and left a posthumously published autobiography, The Pilgrim. There is no further information on Marie Gutwirthová. Schubertiade Music & Arts LLC - BUY WITH CONFIDENCE! ***ALL AUTOGRAPHS GUARANTEED AUTHENTIC WITHOUT LIMIT*** I was the President of the Professional Autograph Dealers Association from 2013-2018 and a leading and trusted authenticator of autographs, including for many of the world's auction houses and for James Spence (JSA). Schubertiade Music & Arts are also members in good standing of ABAA/ILAB, the most exclusive consortium of Rare Book and Manuscript Dealers in the world, as well as the MLA (Music Librarian Association), and MARIAB (Massachusetts and Rhode Island Antiquarian Booksellers). You can read more about us by searching for Schubertiade Music & Arts and may buy with utmost confidence! SCHUBERTIADE MUSIC & ARTS deals in Music, Entertainment, Literary and other Autographs, Antiquarian Music, Books, Prints, Photographs & Paintings and Ephemera. Please read more about us in our "about me" page by clicking next to our username / feedback listing. We issue seasonal and occasional catalogues - please contact us if you would like to receive notifications or let us know about your collection. Everything we offer is guaranteed authentic without limit and is so stated on the signed and detailed receipt which comes with every item. Because this Guarantee is attached to an actual and meaningful money-back guarantee (see our Terms for further details), this is much more significant than most COAs which are generally but worthless pieces of paper if not issued by recognized experts in the field and backed by a real authenticity return policy. We accept payment by ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS, Check, and by Paypal. Shipping Charges are as listed and are not subject to negotiation. We will of course be happy to combine shipments and do NOT charge multiple shipping charges except for large/heavy items which naturally affect the cost. We ship exclusively via insured FedEx and pride ourselves on our thorough and expert packaging.

The present portrait is displayed in the Czech Wikipedia article on Foerster, if with a wider margin (less cropping). Foerster was a respected Czech composer and critic throughout his long life, even though he never achieved the fame of a Dvořák, Janáček, or even Josef Suk. In the 1880s he was a friend of Tchaikovsky, fostering the Russian-Czech cultural exchange. From 1893 to 1903 he lived in Hamburg and worked as a music and art critic; he was on friendly terms with Gustav Mahler and married a singer from the opera there. Later he lived in Vienna before returning to his native country after it had gained independence in 1918. He wrote six operas, five symphonies and other orchestral music, oratorios, sacred music and chamber music. When he write this inscription, he was in Moravská Ostrava for the local premiere of his opera Eva (1899), by general consent his finest. Foerster was also a gifted painter and left a posthumously published autobiography, The Pilgrim. There is no further information on Marie Gutwirthová.