Van Beethoven portrait Postcard

Postcard with the lithography of Ludwig van Beethoven by the famous Dutch master artist Jan Fekkes. Artist: Jan Fekkes Title: Ludwig van Beethoven Date: 1895 - 1933 Medium: lithography on paper Location: Rijksmuseum Amsterdam, The Netherlands Ludwig van Beethoven was baptised 17 December 1770. Beethoven was a German composer and pianist. A crucial figure in the transition between the Classical and Romantic eras in Western art music, he remains one of the most famous and influential of all composers. His best-known compositions include 9 symphonies, 5 concertos for piano, 32 piano sonatas, and 16 string quartets. He also composed other chamber music, choral works (including the celebrated Missa solemnis), and songs. He died 26 March 1827.