Original Photograph of Landowska studying the Versuch über die wahre Art, das Clavier zu spielen

A moving and intimate original silver gelatin photograph of the hands of the pioneering Polish-born harpsichordist and pianist, shown here clasped and resting on an open copy of C. P. E. Bach's theoretical work on the art of playing keyboard, which rests on the lower register of her harpsichord.  4.9 x 5.2 inches. (12.5 x 13 cm). In fine condition. 

Though uncredited, we believe the photograph to have been taken by Landowska's assistant, domestic partner, and biographer, Denise Restout.  It was acquired from the collection of Vivian Wood (1923-2021), American mezzo-soprano, educator, and author who was a student of Denise Restout and appeared in recitals, oratorios, operas, and on radio and television throughout the United States and European during the 1950s and 60s.  Wood was recipient of the 1955 Young American Artists Concert Award in New York City and a Wanda Landowska fellow from 1961-1968.   She spent the last decades of her career as a professor at the School of Music at the University of Southern Mississippi. (23249)

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Classical Music

Unsigned Photograph

• Sold