Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897). Signed Cabinet Photograph. Large cabinet photograph, boldly signed by the German romantic composer and pianist. Light sepia-tone, a wonderful head and shoulders image of the famous composer shown in semi-profile in this 1894 photograph by Rudolf Kezinanek, signed at the lower portion of the image in dark black ink, "Joh.Brahms" with flourish crossing over onto mount, some soiling and edge-wear, crease on right edge.13.5 x 20.5 cm [5.25 x 8 inches].
Brahms - though an autograph collector himself - disliked the notion of his signature being collected. He rarely signed photographs (and if so, usually on the verso), signed many letters with his initials only, and the present fully signed example is a rarity indeed.
Brahms - though an autograph collector himself - disliked the notion of his signature being collected. He rarely signed photographs (and if so, usually on the verso), signed many letters with his initials only, and the present fully signed example is a rarity indeed.
Brahms, Johannes. (1833–1897). Signed Cabinet Photograph. Large cabinet photograph, boldly signed by the German romantic composer and pianist. Light sepia-tone, a wonderful head and shoulders image of the famous composer shown in semi-profile in this 1894 photograph by Rudolf Kezinanek, signed at the lower portion of the image in dark black ink, "Joh.Brahms" with flourish crossing over onto mount, some soiling and edge-wear, crease on right edge.13.5 x 20.5 cm [5.25 x 8 inches].
Brahms - though an autograph collector himself - disliked the notion of his signature being collected. He rarely signed photographs (and if so, usually on the verso), signed many letters with his initials only, and the present fully signed example is a rarity indeed.
Brahms - though an autograph collector himself - disliked the notion of his signature being collected. He rarely signed photographs (and if so, usually on the verso), signed many letters with his initials only, and the present fully signed example is a rarity indeed.