Ludwig van Beethoven with his death mask

Leo Arndt (1857–1945) after Lionello Balestrieri (1872–1958), Beethoven's Kreutzer Sonata. This expressive etching depicts a haunting scene: the mourning of the great composer Ludwig van Beethoven with his death mask, a historical representation from the 19th century. The etching was created by Leo Arndt after a painting by Lionello Balestrieri and is marked ‘L. Balestrieri Paris 1900’ at the bottom of the print; etching on cardboard. An impressive work of art for lovers of classical music and admirers of Beethoven. The sheet shows signs of wear consistent with its age, with two small holes on the right-hand side. Dimensions: approx. 33 × 65 cm. A moving testimony to the times for any music collection.