Théâtre, nation & société en Allemagne au XVIIIe siècle, Roland Krebs, Jean Marie Valentin, Presses universitaires de Nancy, 1990. Gustav Klimt. Its stunning façade is one of Vienna’s most prominent sights. From silk to white ruffles, to beading and layers of clothing, the viewer is able to witness the different textures and materials the wealthy woman were dressed in. From the early 1970s on, it became a venue for some of Europe's most important stage directors and designers. Burgtheater in St Michaelsplatz, Vienna. The “old” Burgtheater opened on March 14, 1741. It is considered one of the most important stages in Europe and is after the Comédie-Française the second oldest European as well as the largest German speaking theater. With many debut performances of plays written by Thomas Bernhard, Elfriede Jelinek, Peter Handke, Peter Turrini, and George Tabori, Claus Peymann managed to affirm the Burgtheater's reputation as one of Europe's foremost stages. Theater an der Burg, then until 1918 as the K.K. The perspective was the audience as seen from the stage before the old Burgtheater was demolished. The painting includes roughly 200 small portraits of upper class individuals who spent a great deal of their time at the theatre. Theater an der Burg, then until 1918 as the K.K. This piece was commissioned by the Burgtheater along with a series of other murals and paintings to reverence the history of this renowned venue. As the Deutsches Nationaltheater it assumed the foremost position among the theatres of the German-speaking countries from 1776. And now we are in Vienna and in front of the Burgtheater, which boasts of being the first German stage. The Old Burgtheater in Vienna, 1783 by Carl Schütz (Austrian, 1745-1800) Colored etching. ‘The Old Burgtheater’ was created in 1889 by Gustav Klimt in Art Nouveau (Modern) style. The first public performance at Vienna's old Burgtheater at the Michaelerplatz on 19 March 1799 was sold out far in advance, and Die Schöpfung was performed nearly forty more times in the city during Haydn's life. Each of the 200 individuals within the piece was to be met with a detail-oriented brush to accentuate their features and characters. Particularly deserving artists may be designated honorable members. The Auditorium in the Old Burgtheatre (1988), is an intricate piece of Klimt, as he successfully illustrates an array of specific details throughout the piece. Edit attribution Download full size: 3200×2824 px (3,7 Mb) Painter: Gustav Klimt. Members of honor include: Annemarie Düringer, Wolfgang Gasser, Heinrich Schweiger, Gusti Wolf, Klaus Maria Brandauer, and Michael Heltau. Beethoven's 1st Symphony premiered there on 2 April 1800. Beginning in 1794, the theater was called the "K.K. The painting includes roughly 200 small portraits of upper class individuals who spent a great deal of their time at the theatre. The Old Burgtheatre in Vienna was set to be abolished, Klimt and his colleague Franz Matsch, were commissioned to paint a portrait of the beautiful theatre that seized the hearts of thousands throughout the years. The Burgtheater in Vienna is an Austrian Federal Theater. 1888-89. The floor of the theatre is covered in folded wooden chairs with red velvet covers. (Photo By DEA / A. DAGLI ORTI/De Agostini via Getty Images) From moustaches to beards, baldheads to curly black hair, and even contoured face to hefty men, Klimt painted each individual as if they were their own painting. Among the best known actors in the ensemble of about 120 members are: Sven-Eric Bechtolf, Klaus Maria Brandauer, Kirsten Dene, Andrea Clausen, Bruno Ganz, Karlheinz Hackl, Robert Meyer, Gertraud Jesserer, August Diehl, Jutta Lampe, Susanne Lothar, Michael Maertens, Tamara Metelka, Birgit Minichmayr, Nicholas Ofczarek, Hedwig Pistorius, Elisabeth Orth, Martin Schwab, Peter Simonischek, Ulrich Tukur, Franz Tscherne, and Gert Voss. Finally, Ferdinánd Pálffy became the tenant in 1794, until 1817; his finances originated from the mining institute in Banská Štiavnica, the first technical university in the world.[6][7][8][9][10]. When I visited the painting again, I was told one tiny recognizable figure was the actress Katarina Schratt, Emperor Franz Josef’s long-time mistress Francis II decided on 4 July 1792 to lease the theater again, but couldn't find a tenant. The classic theme located throughout the painting is of the rich upper class of Vienna at the time. Free certificate of authenticity free shipping. UNSPECIFIED - CIRCA 1987: Austria, Vienna, The old Burgtheater (imperial court theater), National Hoftheater in Michaelerplatz on the right, the Winterreitschule (winter riding school), K. K. Reitschule, watercolor. Auditorium in the Old Burgtheater, Vienna Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) 57 / 138 1 ; Gustav Klimt – Auditorium in the Old Burgtheater, Vienna 1888, 82x92 . (Late 19th-century photo of the old Hofburgtheater (right) on Michaelerplatz (now replaced by an extension to the Hofburg Palace). Hofburgtheater, is the national theater of Austria in Vienna. The theater's first building adjoined the Hofburg at Michaelerplatz, opposite St. Michael's Church. The Auditorium of the Old Burgtheater (1888-89) This was an important commission for Klimt's early career: the Vienna city council asked Klimt and his partner Franz Matsch to paint images of the old Burgtheater, the city's opera house - built in 1741 and slated for demolition after its replacement was finished in 1888 - as a record of the theater's existence. The Auditorium Of The Old Castle Theatre, 1888 by Gustav Klimt canvas art arrives ready to hang, with hanging accessories included and no additional framing required. Some famous former members of the ensemble were Max Devrient, Josef Kainz, Josef Lewinsky, Joseph Schreyvogel, Adolf von Sonnenthal, Charlotte Wolter, Ludwig Gabillon, Zerline Gabillon, Attila Hörbiger, Paula Wessely, Curd Jürgens, O. W. Fischer, Paul Hörbiger, Otto Tausig, Peter Weck, Fritz Muliar, Christoph Waltz, Ignaz Kirchner, and Gert Voss. Klimt was able to incorporate the prosperity of the individuals while highlighting the beauty of the theatre, and all of the stories that took place within. In 1943, under Nazi rule, a notoriously extreme production of The Merchant of Venice was staged at the Burgtheater—with Werner Krauss as Shylock, one of several theater and film roles by this actor pandering to antisemitic stereotypes. His early work was typical of late 19th-century academic painting, as can be seen in his murals for the Vienna Burgtheater (1888) and on the staircase of the Kunsthistorisches Museum. Klimt was an individual who was in love with his own work and the passion behind his art more so than wealth. FreeArt provides Free 8x10 inch prints. All Rights Reserved. Their names are engraved in marble at the bottom end of the ceremonial stairs at the side of the theater facing the Volksgarten. ", Documents and clippings about the Burgtheater, Dilettanten-Theaterverein 1812 Kremsmünster, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Burgtheater&oldid=1023136079, Short description is different from Wikidata, Infobox mapframe without OSM relation ID on Wikidata, Articles with unsourced statements from September 2019, Articles needing additional references from December 2020, All articles needing additional references, Official website different in Wikidata and Wikipedia, Wikipedia articles with MusicBrainz place identifiers, Wikipedia articles with SUDOC identifiers, Wikipedia articles with WORLDCATID identifiers, Wikipedia articles with multiple identifiers, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 14 May 2021, at 15:44. Hofburgtheater, is the national theater of Austria in Vienna. Notable performances include the world premiere of Des Feux dans la Nuit in 1999, whose choreography was done by Marie Chouinard. The painting is an incredibly detail oriented piece, showcasing the classic style of the theatre in it's original form. View of St. Michael's church steeple. I studied the small painting. The Park. 82 x 92 cm. Hoftheater: zugleich ein biographisches Hilfsbuch auf dem Gebiet von Theater und Musik, Burgtheater, Wien 1892, A. W. Künast, Alt und Neu Wien: Geschichte der österreichischen Kaiserstadt, Band 2, von Karl Eduard Schimmer, Horitz Bermann, Wien 1904, Seite 215. A similar attention to detail was paid to the woman within the painting. Among the staged and costume designers were Fritz Wotruba, Luciano Damiani, Pier Luigi Pizzi, Ezio Frigerio, Franca Squarciapino, Josef Svoboda, Anselm Kiefer, Moidele Bickel, and Milena Canonero. 80% off Hand made oil painting reproduction of Auditorium in the Old Burgtheater, Vienna, one of the most famous paintings by Gustav Klimt. Three Mozart operas premiered there: Die Entführung aus dem Serail (1782), Le nozze di Figaro (1786), and Così fan tutte (1790), as well as his Piano Concerto#24 in C Minor (1786). Handmade oil painting reproductions for sale, Always custom made on premium grade canvas by talented artists. Nearby are works by his brother Ernst Klimt and the artist Franz Matsch. The Burgtheater was opened in 1741 and has become known as "die Burg" by the Viennese population; its theater company has created a tradi… Katalog der Portrait-Sammlung der k.u.k. After encountering financial difficulties in 1773, he convinced Joseph Keglevich to act as curator. It illustrates the view of the theatre from the side of the stage, looking out into the audience. The artists accentuated each woman's attire through classic characteristics showcasing their silhouette. Ship worldwide and accept custom artwork in various size. It was created on the order of the Empress herself, Maria Theresa, who wanted a theater directly adjacent to the imperial palace, the Hofburg. Her son, Emperor Joseph II, called it the "German National Theater" in 1776. The viewer is able to see multiple men dressed in classic black suits, however all with different facial characteristics. "The Old Burgtheater" - Gustav Klimt Museum Quality 100% Hand-Painted Oil Painting on Canvas The watermark ("OilPaintings.com") will not appear on the actual painting. The old Burgtheater in Vienna, Early 1900s. Juan Gris, Bottle Glass and Newspaper (Bouteille, Verre et Journal), Oil on plywood, 55 x 33 cm The Burgtheater was opened in 1741 and has become known as "die Burg" by the Viennese population;[1] its theater company has created a traditional style and speech typical of Burgtheater performances. The Burgtheater was always closely linked to the Imperial family, who enjoyed the privilege of theatre boxes that could be reached directly from the imperial rooms. Auditorium in the Old Burgtheater, Vienna by Gustav Klimt. The painting illustrates the luxurious life style of the high society, drenches in luxurious silks and pearls, spending their evening within the theatre. Gustav Klimt spent an immense amount of time carefully painting the miniature portraits of the prominent guests throughout the piece. The Burgtheater (literally:"Castle Theater" but alternatively translated as "(Imperial) Court Theater"), originally known as K.K. Free art print of The Old Burgtheater … Ungarische Revue, Volume 11, S.53, Magyar Tudományos Akadémia, Franklin-Verein, 1891. The old Burgtheater … Until 1776, the theater had been financed de facto, but not de jure, by the University of Trnava of the Society of Jesus, which were suppressed by the order of Pope Clement XIV in 1773. German Master, Young couple in a landscape, pen and brown ink with brown wash, 4.6 diameter cm. It is the most important German-language theater and one of the most important theatres in the world. © GustavKlimt.net 2020. [5], On 12 March 1945, the Burgtheater was largely destroyed in a USAF bombing raid, and one month later, on 12 April 1945, it was further damaged by a fire of unknown origin. [citation needed], Before 1776, the theater had been leased from the state by Johann Koháry. The old Burgtheater had to go and was duly demolished. Learn more about Auditorium in the Old Burgtheater, Vienna Gustav Klimt - oil artwork, painted by one of the most celebrated masters in the history of art. The Burgtheater remained a strongly traditional stage with a distinct culture until the late 1960s. Private Collection. In 1776, her son – Emperor Joseph II (elder brother of Marie Antoinette) – dubbed it The German National Theater. General-Intendanz der k.k. The Old Burgtheater Artwork By Gustav Klimt Hand-painted And Art Prints On Canvas For Sale,you Can Custom The Size And Frame We Sell Hand-Painted Oil Painting Reproductions and Art Prints on Canvas! The director of the theater, Wenzel Sporck, who was the great nephew of Franz Anton Sporck, who had brought the french horn and Antonio Vivaldi to Prague, established a committee to finance the theater under the chairmanship of Franz Keglevich in 1773, and Karl Keglevich became the director of the Theater am Kärntnertor in 1773. Opened in 1748, the ‘Royal Theatre beside the Palace’ performed a repertoire of Italian operas, French dramas, ballet and German comedies. The Burgtheater (literally:"Castle Theater" but alternatively translated as "(Imperial) Court Theater"), originally known as K.K. The Auditorium in the Old Burgtheatre (1988), is an intricate piece of Klimt, as he successfully illustrates an array of specific details throughout the piece. Photo courtesy of the Rijksmuseum) The Burgtheater traces its roots back to 1741, when an enterprising entrepreneur sought permission to convert a disused building on the Michaelerplatz into a stage. Amazingly, each of the 100 faces in the audience is recognizable. The auditorium of the old Burgtheater was a wooden structure which created an excellent atmosphere and had superb acoustic properties. [2], The theater opened on 14 March 1741, the creation of the Habsburg Empress Maria Theresa of Austria, who wanted a theater next to her palace. Learn how and when to remove this template message, aeiou-Burgtheater "Burgtheater" (history), "Theatre Database / Theatre Architecture – database, projects", "Shylock and the Nazis: Continuation or Reinvention? The last performance, in October 1888, was of Goethe's Iphigenie auf Tauris.[3][4]. 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