Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Original Painting

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Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau Original Painting.
This is an original dispersion or pastel painting by the German singer
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
(28 May 1925 – 18 May 2012.) The painting measures approximately 15 ½” X 21 ½”.
I obtained it as part of my step-mother’s estate.
Also included is a German language book featuring illustrations of many of the artist’s paintings.
Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau
was a German lyric baritone and conductor of classical music, one of the most famous Lieder (art song) performers of the post-war period.
Fischer-Dieskau was ranked the second greatest singer of the century by Classic CD (United Kingdom) "Top Singers of the Century"Critics' Poll (June 1999).  At his peak, he was greatly admired for his interpretive insights and exceptional control of his soft, beautiful instrument. Despite the small size of his lyric/chamber baritone voice,  Fischer-Dieskau also performed and recorded a great many operatic roles. He dominated both the opera and concert platforms for over thirty years.
Painting is another of Dietrich Fischer-Dieskau's secondary interests that developed into something rather more than just a hobby. His interest in painting goes back to his childhood, but he said that he didn't begin to paint seriously until around 1960. Fischer-Dieskau proved to be a prolific painter, but that remained largely hidden from the public until 1980, when some of his paintings were displayed for the first time in an exhibition in Bamberg.
Since hisexhibition debut, Fischer-Dieskau's paintings have been displayed frequently inGermany, Austria, France, and Japan.
I will be happy to try to answer any additional questions you may have.
Thank you for your interest.