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Louis Spohr [Ludwig Spohr] (1784–1859) is shown half-length, slightly turned to the right, with a quill in his right hand, looking to the viewer. He is depicted penning what appears to be the music for 'God Save the King'. He is painted against a dark background wearing a dark jacket, yellow waistcoat with an upturned collar, and a white shirt with a high collar and neck frills. His dark hair is worn long and parted in the centre, and falls around his shoulders. In his late teens Spohr was sponsored by the Duke of Brunswick and the same melody was used by Brunswick for its own national anthem 'Heil unserm Herzog, Heil!'. Duke Carl Wilhelm Ferdinand (1735–1806) was married to Augusta, sister of George III. Spohr was a composer, violin virtuoso, conductor and teacher as well as being renowned for his upright, noble character.
Title
Louis Spohr (1784–1859) (Ludwig Spohr)
Date
late 18th C
Medium
oil on canvas
Measurements
H 67.5 x W 62 cm
Accession number
2008.2109
Acquisition method
bequeathed by Dr Joanna Richardson, 2008
Work type
Painting
