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Gustav Mahler Collection

Gustav Mahler, the renowned Austrian composer and conductor, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Austria, Vienna, Photographic portrait of Gustav Mahler

Austria, Vienna, Photographic portrait of Gustav Mahler
Austria - 20th century. Gustav Mahler (Kalischt, 1860 - Vienna, 1911), Austrian composer and conductor of Bohemian origin. Photographic portrait

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler with Alma and Daughters Maria and Anna, 1910

Gustav Mahler with Alma and Daughters Maria and Anna, 1910. Private Collection

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Austria, Vienna, Gustav Mahler portrayed as conductor in a silhouette

Austria, Vienna, Gustav Mahler portrayed as conductor in a silhouette
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) portrayed as conductor in a silhouette by Otto Bohler

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of Gustav Mahler (b/w photo)

Portrait of Gustav Mahler (b/w photo)
6366068 Portrait of Gustav Mahler (b/w photo); Museo Civico Bibliografico Musicale, Bologna, Italy; Ghigo Roli.

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Alma Schindler (1879-1964) Austrian composer and author who married Gustav Mahler in 1902

Alma Schindler (1879-1964) Austrian composer and author who married Gustav Mahler in 1902, c.1900 (b/w photo)
5975028 Alma Schindler (1879-1964) Austrian composer and author who married Gustav Mahler in 1902, c.1900 (b/w photo); Private Collection; (add.info.: Alma Mahler, born in Vienna)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Alma Mahler (1879-1964) Austrian composer, wife of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) ca 1908 (b/w photo)

Alma Mahler (1879-1964) Austrian composer, wife of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) ca 1908 (b/w photo)
5975029 Alma Mahler (1879-1964) Austrian composer, wife of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911) ca 1908 (b/w photo); (add.info.: born in Vienna, nee Alma Schindler, married first composer Gustav Mahler)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Alma Schindler (1879-1964), Austrian composer, who became the wife of Gustav Mahler

Alma Schindler (1879-1964), Austrian composer, who became the wife of Gustav Mahler, Walter Gropius and Franz Werfel
5975031 Alma Schindler (1879-1964), Austrian composer, who became the wife of Gustav Mahler, Walter Gropius and Franz Werfel, 1898 (b/w photo); (add.info.: Viennese born composer, author)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1896. Creator: Fotoatelier Emil Bieber, Hamburg

Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1896. Creator: Fotoatelier Emil Bieber, Hamburg
Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1896. Private Collection

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1884. Creator: Unknown photographer

Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1884. Creator: Unknown photographer
Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1884. Private Collection

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1900s. Creator: Anonymous

Portrait of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1900s. Creator: Anonymous
Portrait of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1900s. Private Collection

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler conducting, from Der Morgen, 12th September 1910 (litho)

Gustav Mahler conducting, from Der Morgen, 12th September 1910 (litho)
GIA3525704 Gustav Mahler conducting, from Der Morgen, 12th September 1910 (litho) by German School, (20th century); (add.info.: Gustav Mahler (1860 - 1911)); © Giancarlo Costa

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler conducting, caricature from Fliegenden Blattern, March 1901 (litho)

Gustav Mahler conducting, caricature from Fliegenden Blattern, March 1901 (litho)
GIA3525706 Gustav Mahler conducting, caricature from Fliegenden Blattern, March 1901 (litho) by German School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler at the Vienna Opera House, 1907 (photo)

Gustav Mahler at the Vienna Opera House, 1907 (photo)
1730162 Gustav Mahler at the Vienna Opera House, 1907 (photo) by Nahr, Moritz (1859-1945); (add.info.: Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of Gustav Mahler, 1907 (oil on canvas)

Portrait of Gustav Mahler, 1907 (oil on canvas)
3511925 Portrait of Gustav Mahler, 1907 (oil on canvas) by Gallen-Kallela, Akseli Valdemar (1865-1931); Serlachius-museo GAosta, MAanttAa

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of Gustav Mahler (colour litho)

Portrait of Gustav Mahler (colour litho)
814918 Portrait of Gustav Mahler (colour litho) by Austrian School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Portrait of Gustav Mahler)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler conducting, from Jugend, 1910 (litho)

Gustav Mahler conducting, from Jugend, 1910 (litho)
GIA3525703 Gustav Mahler conducting, from Jugend, 1910 (litho) by Schmidhammer, Arpad (1857-1921); eGiancarlo Costa; German, out of copyright

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler (chromolitho)

Gustav Mahler (chromolitho)
3098157 Gustav Mahler (chromolitho) by American School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gustav Mahler. Cigar label, probably early 20th century)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler, 1909. Creator: Auguste Rodin

Gustav Mahler, 1909. Creator: Auguste Rodin
Gustav Mahler, 1909

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of the Composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1902. Creator: Orlik, Emil (1870-1932)

Portrait of the Composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1902. Creator: Orlik, Emil (1870-1932)
Portrait of the Composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1902. Private Collection

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Symphony of the Thousand (Symphony No. 8), 1912. Creator: Büttner, Erich (1889-1936)

Symphony of the Thousand (Symphony No. 8), 1912. Creator: Büttner, Erich (1889-1936)
Symphony of the Thousand (Symphony No. 8), 1912. Found in the Collection of Staatliche Museen, Berlin

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1907

Portrait of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1907. Found in the Collection of State P. Tchaikovsky Memorial Museum, Klin

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: In the Forest. The Youths Magic Horn (Im Walde. Des Knaben Wunderhorn), 1848

In the Forest. The Youths Magic Horn (Im Walde. Des Knaben Wunderhorn), 1848. Found in the collection of Alte Pinakothek, Munich

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1900s

Portrait of Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), 1900s. Private Collection

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Portrait of Gustav Mahler, 1907. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)

Portrait of Gustav Mahler, 1907. Artist: Gallen-Kallela, Akseli (1865-1931)
Portrait of Gustav Mahler, 1907. Found in the collection of the Mantta Gosta Serlachius Art Foundation

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Gustav Mahler, Austrian composer and conductor, 1900s

Gustav Mahler, Austrian composer and conductor, 1900s. Musically, Mahler (1860-1911) bridged the gap between the 19th century Romantic tradition of Austrian and German music

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Alma Mahler, Austrian socialite and composer, c1908

Alma Mahler, Austrian socialite and composer, c1908. Alma Schindler (1879-1964) was the wife, successively, of the composer Gustav Mahler, architect Walter Gropius, and novelist Franz Werfel

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Alma Schindler, Austrian socialite and composer, c1900

Alma Schindler, Austrian socialite and composer, c1900. Alma Schindler (1879-1964) was the wife, successively, of the composer Gustav Mahler, architect Walter Gropius, and novelist Franz Werfel

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Gustav Mahler

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of Gustav Mahler
Portrait of Gustav Mahler (Kalischt, 1860 - Vienna, 1911), Austrian composer and conductor of Bohemian origin. Print

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Austria, Vienna, Gustav Mahler portrayed in foyer of Vienna Court Opera

Austria, Vienna, Gustav Mahler portrayed in foyer of Vienna Court Opera
Austria - 20th century. Gustav Mahler portrayed by Moritz Nahr in foyer of Vienna Court Opera, 1907

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Autograph score of Gustav Mahlers Symphony No. 4

Autograph score of Gustav Mahlers Symphony No. 4
Gustav Mahler (1860-1911), Symphony No. 4 in G major, 1899-1900. Autograph score

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Austria, Vienna, Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler

Austria, Vienna, Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler
Austria - 19th-20th century. Portrait of composer Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)

Background imageGustav Mahler Collection: Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of Gustav Mahler

Austria, Vienna, Silhouette of Gustav Mahler
Gustav Mahler (Kalischt, 1860 - Vienna, 1911), Austrian composer and conductor of Bohemian origin. Silhouette, 1901


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Gustav Mahler, the renowned Austrian composer and conductor, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Born in 1860 in Kaliště, Bohemia (now part of the Czech Republic), Mahler's musical genius blossomed during his time in Vienna, where he became a prominent figure in the city's vibrant cultural scene. Captured through various mediums, including photographic portraits and oil paintings, Gustav Mahler's visage reflects both his intense dedication to his craft and his profound artistic sensibility. In one such photograph taken at the Vienna Opera House in 1907, we see him immersed in conducting with unwavering focus. Another portrait from 1907 showcases his contemplative expression captured beautifully on canvas. Mahler's talent extended beyond music composition; he was also known for his exceptional skills as a conductor. A caricature from Fliegenden Blättern magazine depicts him conducting with animated gestures while maintaining an air of authority. This lithograph captures not only Mahler's physical presence but also hints at the energy he brought to every performance. One cannot mention Gustav Mahler without acknowledging some of his most notable works. The Symphony of the Thousand (Symphony No. 8) is hailed as one of his greatest achievements—a monumental piece that showcases Mahler's grand vision and innovative approach to orchestration. A lithograph by Erich Büttnerserves as a visual representation of this awe-inspiring symphony. Throughout these captivating images and artworks spanning different periods of Mahler's life, we catch glimpses into the soulful essence that defined him as an artist—his passion for music evident even when frozen within frames or painted strokes. In addition to capturing moments from Gustav Mahler’s career through artistry and photography alike, there are also depictions by esteemed artists such as Auguste Rodin and Emil Orlik who sought to immortalize the composer's likeness.