Weger Collection

Schubert. 1819, (1895). Artist: August Weger
Schubert. 1819, (1895). Franz Peter Schubert (1797-1828), Austrian composer. From The Musical Educator, Volume V by John Greig, M.A. Mus. Doc. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1895]

Dickens Weger Eng
CHARLES DICKENS Dickens in 1868. Date: 1812 - 1870

Portrait of Elise von Hohenhausen (1789-1857), 1890. Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of Elise von Hohenhausen (1789-1857), 1890. Private Collection

Portrait of Clara Schumann (1819-1896), 1865. Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of Clara Schumann (1819-1896), 1865. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer, pianist and conductor Eduard Lassen (1830-1904). Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the composer, pianist and conductor Eduard Lassen (1830-1904). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Franz Abt (1819-1885), 1870. Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the composer Franz Abt (1819-1885), 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Robert Schumann (1810-1856), 1860. Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the Composer Robert Schumann (1810-1856), 1860. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Carl Friedrich Zollner (1800-1860), c. 1850. Creator: Weger
Portrait of the Composer Carl Friedrich Zollner (1800-1860), c. 1850. Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Julius Rietz (1812-1877). Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the Composer Julius Rietz (1812-1877). Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Albert Methfessel (1785-1869). Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the Composer Albert Methfessel (1785-1869). Private Collection

Portrait of the Composer Otto Kade (1819-1900). Creator: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the Composer Otto Kade (1819-1900). Private Collection

Portrait of the violinist and composer Joseph Joachim (1831-1907). Creator: Weger
Portrait of the violinist and composer Joseph Joachim (1831-1907). Private Collection

Portrait of the pianist and composer Diederich Krug (1821-1880), c. 1850. Creator: Weger
Portrait of the pianist and composer Diederich Krug (1821-1880), c. 1850. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Robert Franz (1815-1892), 1880. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Portrait of the composer Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883), 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Conradin Kreutzer (1780-1849). Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Hans von Bulow (1830-1894), 1880. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Max Bruch (1838-1920), 1870. Private Collection

Portrait of the composer Benjamin Bilse (1816-1902), 1870. Found in the collection of Philharmonie de Paris

Portrait of the composer Valentin Eduard Becker (1814-1890), 1860. Private Collection

View of the Juustila Lock in Finland, 1873. Artist: Weger, August (1823-1892)
View of the Juustila Lock in Finland, 1873. From a private collection

Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1842. Artist: Weger, August (1823-1892)
Portrait of the poet Heinrich Heine (1797-1856), 1842. Found in the collection of the Heinrich-Heine-Institut, Dusseldorf

Wagner - Weger
Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composer: in middle age

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"Weger: A Portraitist's Journey through the World of Music" Step into the realm of music as we delve into the captivating works of August Weger, a renowned artist from the 19th century. Born in Schubert in 1819, Weger's talent for capturing musicians' essence on canvas was truly remarkable. In 1895, Weger left an indelible mark with his artistic prowess when he engraved Charles Dickens himself. The collaboration between Dickens and Weger resulted in a timeless masterpiece that continues to captivate art enthusiasts to this day. Weger's passion for immortalizing composers knew no bounds. His brushstrokes brought Carl Friedrich Zollner (1800-1860), Julius Rietz (1812-1877), Albert Methfessel (1785-1869), and Otto Kade (1819-1900) to life, showcasing their brilliance through vivid portraits. Not only did Weger focus on composers but also celebrated instrumentalists like Joseph Joachim (1831-1907). Through his artistry, he captured Joachim's virtuosity on both violin and composition, leaving us mesmerized by his talent. Diederich Krug (1821-1880), a pianist and composer whose name may not be widely known today, found immortality through Weger's brush. In a portrait dating back to approximately 1850, Krug is forever remembered as an influential figure in the world of classical music. The late 19th century witnessed two more masterpieces by Weger - Robert Franz (1815-1892) and Friedrich von Flotow (1812-1883). These portraits serve as testaments to their musical contributions while simultaneously highlighting Weger's ability to capture their spirit within each stroke. Lastly, Conradin Kreutzer (1780-1849) stands tall among these illustrious figures thanks to Weger's artistic genius.