Cosima Collection

WAGNER
RICHARD WAGNER German musician, at age 70, with his wife Cosima

Wagner conducts Siegfrieds Idyll at Triebschen to celebrate the birth of his son (chromolitho)
735934 Wagner conducts Siegfrieds Idyll at Triebschen to celebrate the birth of his son (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883), German composer at home with his wife, Cosima
Richard Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composer at home with his wife, Cosima, and his father-in-law, Franz Liszt

Richards Wagner (1813 - 1883) German composers widow Cosima and son Siegfried sell potions of his operas in their grocers shop

LEVI / HERMANN / BAYREUTH
HERMANN LEVI German conductor with Dr Hans RICHTER and Felix MOTTL. The figure just out of shot is Cosima Wagner. Date: 1839 - 1900

Cosima Wagner 1837-1930, 1934. Cosima Wagner (1837-1930), illegitimate daughter of the Hungarian pianist and composer Franz Liszt and Marie d Agoult

Richard and Cosima Wagner, late 19th century. Richard Wagner (1813-1883), German composer, conductor, and essayist. Cosima Wagner (1837-1930) was the daughter of the virtuoso pianist and composer

Cosima Wagner - ILZ Oval
Cosima Wagner Daughter of Franz Liszt (1837 - 1930) wife of (1) Hans von Bulow, (2) Richard Wagner

Cosima Wagner - Anon Photo
Cosima Wagner (1837 - 1930) daughter of Franz Liszt, wife (1) of Hans von Bulow, (2) of Richard Wagner

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Cosima and Richard Wagner

Cosima and Siegfried
COSIMA WAGNER as a widow, with her son Siegfried, at Bayreuth, Date: 1837 - 1930

COSIMA WAGNER (1837-1930). Daughter of Franz Liszt and wife of Richard Wagner. Undated photograph

COSIMA WAGNER (1837-1930). Daughter of Franz Liszt and wife of Richard Wagner. Oil on canvas, 1879, by Franz von Lenbach

COSIMA WAGNER (1837-1930). Daughter of Hungarian composer Franz Liszt (1811-1886) and wife of German composer Richard Wagner (1813-1883). Photographed with her husband in 1872

German composer. Wagner (center) at his home, Wahnfried, in Bayreuth. Left: Cosima Wagner
RICHARD WAGNER (1813-1883). German composer. Wagner (center) at his home, Wahnfried, in Bayreuth. Left: Cosima Wagner. Right: Fraz Liszt and Hans von Wolzogen

Fj Mottl / Bayreuth Pcard
HANS RICHTER Hungarian musician, with colleagues LEVI and MOTTL, at Bayreuth. The figure just out of shot is Cosima Wagner

Wagner / Beckmann / Home
RICHARD WAGNER German composer at home with his wife, Cosima, and his father-in-law, Franz Liszt

Wagner / With Bulows / Home
RICHARD WAGNER German composer at home with his wife, Cosima, members of the von Bulow family and others

Cosima Wagner / Postcard
COSIMA WAGNER Daughter of Franz Liszt, wife of (1) Hans von Bulow, (2) Richard Wagner

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"Cosima Wagner: The Musical Muse and Legacy of Richard Wagner" Cosima, the wife of renowned German composer Richard Wagner, played a pivotal role in his life and musical career. Born Cosima Liszt in 1837, she was the daughter of famed composer Franz Liszt. Her marriage to Richard Wagner not only solidified their love but also became a partnership that would shape the world of music. In celebration of the birth of their son Siegfried, Richard conducted Siegfrieds Idyll at Triebschen. This beautiful moment captured in a chromolitho showcases the deep connection between father and son. Cosima's influence extended beyond her personal life as she actively supported her husband's work. She stood by him during his most challenging times, including financial difficulties and public controversies surrounding his compositions. After Richard's untimely death in 1883, Cosima continued to preserve his legacy. As widow to one of Germany's greatest composers, she dedicated herself to promoting his music and establishing Bayreuth Festival Theatre as its permanent home. The value Cosima placed on preserving her husband's work is evident through various photographs from late 19th century onwards. These images depict her unwavering dedication towards upholding Richard Wagner's musical heritage. As an individual with immense cultural significance herself, it is important to note that Cosima was more than just "Richard Wagner's wife. " She had a unique lineage as Franz Liszt’s daughter and possessed remarkable talent for nurturing artistic greatness within her family. Cosima lived until 1930 when she passed away at the age of 93. Her contributions to classical music continue to resonate even today. Through her efforts as both muse and guardian of Richard Wagner’s works, she ensured that future generations could experience the profound beauty he created. In remembering Cosima Wagner - daughter, wife, mother - we honor not only an extraordinary woman but also recognize how love for music can transcend time and leave an indelible mark on the world.