Description
Autograph letter signed, one page, 4,5 x 7 inch, in German, to Mr Kugel - concerning a rehearsal and payment for an artist, written and signed in dark ink "Hans Richter", with mild signs of wear - in fine to very fine condition.
"Lieber Herr Kugel!
Wann kommt Herr Holmann? – es ist wegen der Probe. –
Spielt er umsonst? – Wenn für Honorar, keinesfalls mehr als 100 fl. Dieß muß ich im Interesse unserer Herrn sagen; von mir aus müßte jeder Künstler gut bezahlt werden, aber ich kann nicht mehr thun.
Mit bestem Gruße - Ihr ergebener - Hans Richter
Die Noten bringt natürlich Herr Holmann mit."
Translated:
"Dear Mr. Kugel!
When is Mr. Holmann coming? – it's because of the rehearsal. –
Does he play for free? – If for a fee, under no circumstances more than 100 florins. I have to say this in the interest of our gentlemen; As far as I'm concerned, every artist should be paid well, but I can't do more.
With best regards - yours truly - Hans Richter
Of course, Mr. Holmann brings the notes with him."
Further Information on the person
Profession:
(1843-1916) Austrian-Hungarian orchestral and operatic conductor.
Year of Birth: 1888
Hans Richter was born on April 6, 1888, in Berlin, Germany. He was a pioneering artist in the field of experimental film and is considered one of the major figures in the history of avant-garde cinema.
Richter began his career as a painter and graphic artist before transitioning to filmmaking in the early 1920s. He was a key figure in the Dada movement and collaborated with artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray.
In 1929, Richter co-directed the iconic film "Ghosts Before Breakfast" with Viking Eggeling. The film is renowned for its groundbreaking use of animation and abstract imagery.
Throughout his career, Richter continued to push the boundaries of traditional filmmaking. He experimented with techniques such as montage, multiple exposure, and found footage to create visually striking and thought-provoking films.
Richter's work has been exhibited at prestigious institutions such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Centre Pompidou in Paris. His legacy continues to inspire filmmakers and artists around the world.
Hans Richter passed away on February 1, 1976, in Locarno, Switzerland, but his innovative and groundbreaking contributions to the world of cinema live on.
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