Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897) [Beckerath, Willy von. (1868–1938)]. Brahms Conducting. Framed print, ca. 1920, after Willy von Beckerath's series of five drawings, 1894, showing the composer in various states of conducting a performance. Facsimile autograph of the composer in the lower margin. In a simple wood frame, in very good condition. 20 x 9.5 inches.


The artist was the son of pianist Laura von Beckerath and the Vintner, Rudolf von Beckerath who were friends of the composer. In addition to the present drawings, Willy von Beckerath made several portraits of Brahms, all from life.