Title: Felix Mendelssohn

Artist: Ernst Friedrich

Title: Bust of Felix Mendelssohn Year: 1848 Artist: Ernst Friedrich August Rietschel (German, Pulsnitz 1804–1861 Dresden) Medium: Marble Description Summary The text explains that the famed German composer Felix Mendelssohn Bartholdy (1809–1847) was also a gifted pianist and conductor. This portrait, commissioned shortly after his passing, was originally displayed in his family's home. Key Artistic Features: Classical Style: In the manner of ancient busts, Rietschel represented his subject "truncated," meaning he abruptly cut the shoulders in half. Naturalism: The sculptor captured the composer’s likeness with great detail, emphasizing specific facial features such as: Full lips Long nose Prominent forehead Curly hair