I would like to share a little thread with the works of Otto Böhler. Böhler was an Austrian caricaturist and drew quite a few âSchattenbilderâ (silhouettes) of famous musicians of his time;
First off; Bruckner behind his organ and Bruckner with Wagner
First off; Bruckner behind his organ and Bruckner with Wagner
Böhler also depicted conductors in action, and a drawing showing various gestures of Mahler is one of his best-known works. Also, a picture of Hans Richter and of Wagner as conductor.
On a different note, he created a few humorous works, like this âperformance of the Liszt piano version of the TannhĂ€user overtureâ during which the piano is essentiallyâwell, floored.
Interestingly, Böhler depicted composers on either side of the âgreat divideâ during the so-called War of the Romantics and depicted both Brahms and Brucknerâs arrival in heaven; as well as poking fun at the struggle by putting Wagner and Hanslick in one picture.