Clara Schumann, ca. 1865

Posted on

Screen Shot 2016-01-22 at 13.02.172.-Clara-Schumann

Carte de Visite by German composer Clara Schumann by Bertha Wehnert-Beckmann, ca. 1865

This photograph holds special meaning for it is a portrayal of a female composer, Clara Schumann, by a female photographer, Bertha Wehnert-Beckmann. Two women in professions that at the time were mainly reserved for men.

Via: Vintage Maedchen

related articles across the web:

Leave a comment
Bertha Beckmann Bertha Wehnert-Beckmann bishop undersleeves brooch cameo cameo brooch Clara Schumann composer curtain female composer female Daguerreotypist female photographer first female photographer full figure german hair ribbon lace collar music ribbon in hair ring Schumann seated woman composer woman photographer

Leave a Reply