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Portrait Drawing Music Composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897 German ) Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting
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Portrait Drawing Music Composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897 German ) Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting

Later than 1960
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Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting On Board Preserved Under Glass.

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic era. Known for his uncompromising perfectionism, he is celebrated for blending the rigorous structural forms of the Classical and Baroque periods with profound Romantic expression, earning him a place among music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven.Key Details & Musical StyleWhile many 19th-century composers embraced flamboyant modernism, Brahms remained deeply committed to traditional forms. His music is characterized by intricate counterpoint, rich harmonies, and rhythmic complexity.

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Salvatore Mousù (sometimes spelled Salvator) was a well-known Maltese cultural historian, author, and passionate advocate for the protection of Malta's historic architecture.

He previously resided at Villa San Felice, located on Triq il-Gardell in Kappara.A recognized figure within the community, he was a council member for the historical preservation group Din l-Art Helwa, and an avid classical music and Italian opera enthusiast.

FRAME MEASUREMENTS

Height 16.5 Inches ( 42 cm ) x Width 13.25 Inches ( 33.5 cm )

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42cm (16.54")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
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Sale Antiques has dated this Johannes Brahms Portrait Drawing to a period later than 1960.

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( 1 OF 4 ) Available Separately

Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting On Board Preserved Under Glass.

Johannes Brahms (1833–1897) was a German composer, pianist, and conductor of the Romantic era. Known for his uncompromising perfectionism, he is celebrated for blending the rigorous structural forms of the Classical and Baroque periods with profound Romantic expression, earning him a place among music's "Three Bs" alongside Bach and Beethoven.

Key Details & Musical StyleWhile many 19th-century composers embraced flamboyant modernism, Brahms remained deeply committed to traditional forms.
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His music is characterized by intricate counterpoint, rich harmonies, and rhythmic complexity.

fig 1. A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim.
fig 1. Portrait Drawing Music Composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897 German ) Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting

ABOUT ARTIST

Salvatore Mousù (sometimes spelled Salvator) was a well-known Maltese cultural historian, author, and passionate advocate for the protection of Malta's historic architecture.

He previously resided at Villa San Felice, located on Triq il-Gardell in Kappara.A recognized figure within the community, he was a council member for the historical preservation group Din l-Art Helwa, and an avid classical music and Italian opera enthusiast.

FRAME MEASUREMENTS

Height 16.5 Inches ( 42 cm ) x Width 13.25 Inches ( 33.5 cm )

DELIVERY :

FREE UK / Excludes Ireland / NO Export.

ENQUIRE : 0116 2681106

Lot / 2 / 0550

Height
42cm (16.54")
Width
33.5cm (13.19")
Depth
1.5cm (0.59")
Date of Manufacture

Sale Antiques has dated this Johannes Brahms Portrait Drawing to a period later than 1960.

Reference Numbers
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SA1224029
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Lot / 2 / 0550
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A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim.
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Archive I A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim.

Portrait Drawing Music Composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897 German ) Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting

Archive II A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim. View II
Archive III A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim. View III
Archive IV A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim. View IV
Archive V A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim. View V
Archive VI A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim. View VI
Archive VII A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim. View VII
Archive VIII A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim. View VIII
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A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim.
Portrait Drawing Music Composer Johannes Brahms (1833–1897 German ) Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting
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A framed pen, ink, and gouache portrait drawing depicting composer Johannes Brahms in profile against a brown paper background, mounted within a dark wood frame with gold trim.
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Academic portrait drawings from the late nineteenth century typically feature precise line work, fine cross-hatching, and subtle tonal washes. Artists frequently used pen, ink, gouache, and charcoal on toned paper to capture realistic likenesses and dramatic lighting effects.

These artworks were executed on sturdy paper or card stock using iron gall or India ink for fine outlines, diluted ink washes for shadows, and opaque gouache paint to create opaque white highlights and depth.

Authenticity is assessed through paper composition, natural age toning, foxing patterns, artist signatures or dates, and evidence of historical framing techniques such as hand-cut mounts and period glass.

A framed portrait drawing can be integrated into a gallery wall alongside contemporary prints or placed on a bookshelf or narrow wall space to add historic character to modern minimalist or dark academic interiors.

Paper artworks should be framed using acid-free mounting materials and UV-protective glass, placed away from direct sunlight, and kept in a room with stable humidity levels to prevent fading and discoloration.
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