Portrait of pianist and professor of Saint Petersburg Conservatory Sophie Menter

The Portrait of Sophie Menter depicts the renowned pianist and professor of the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, captured in a rich Canvas using Oil paint. As a celebrated student of Franz Liszt and a distinguished virtuoso, Menter was often called l'incarnation de Liszt in Paris for her electrifying playing style rooted in the expressive aesthetics of Realism. Her robust demeanor and commanding presence shine through in this masterful Portrait, illustrating her significance in the musical world before her death at Stockdorf near Munich.