Summary

Plaque commemorating Johann Strauss, Austria, circa 1910 AD, by artist Franz Stiasny.
Johann Strauss II, also known as Johann Strauss Jr., was an Austrian composer, famous for composing over 500 waltzes as well as operettas and other dance music. His father Johann Strauss I, was also a composer. The artist Stiasny was known for his portraits of composers.

Physical Description

A rectangular bronze plaque. Obverse features draped bust facing right; in field, JOHANN / STRAUSS. Artist's name on shoulder truncation F. STIASNY.

Obverse Description

Draped bust facing right; in field, JOHANN / STRAUSS. Artist's name lower left F. STIASNY.

Reverse Description

Plain

Edge Description

Plain

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