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Josef Rheinberger

Vaduz 1839 - München 1901
organist and composer, born in Liechtenstein but resident for most of his life in Germany
(Wikipedia)

Franz Fischer
1940

Description

Bronze bust on a console on a monumental wall, with to the left a stone relief of a lyra (symbol of music), and to the right a stone with inscription.

Inscription(s)

seinem grossen sohne
dem komponisten
josef gabriel von rheinberger
geheimrat und professor
1839 vaduz 1901 münchen
errichtet liechtenstein
dies ehrenmal

Sculptor

Franz Marcel Fischer (Prague 1900 - Zürich 1980), Swiss sculptor (Wikipedia).

Sources & Information

Wikipedia, Rheinbergerhaus.

Locatie (N 47°8'12" - E 9°31'21") (Satellite view: Google Maps)

Item Code: li02; Photograph: 4 October 2014
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