Johann Jakob Walther
Johann Jakob Walther was a German composer and violinist (1650–1717). He was born at Witterda and died at Mainz.
Johann Jakob Walther in brief
- Born
- 1650
- Died
- 1717
- Known for
- composer,violinist
- Place of birth
- Witterda
Overview
Born at Witterda in 1650, died at Mainz in 1717.
Catalogued works
5 works under this name are catalogued by Open Library, The Metropolitan Museum of Art and The Art Institute of Chicago.
Le peintre Jean Jacques Walter et sa "Chronique Strasbourgeoise". Das Vogelbuch. Masters of the Violin. A Male Teal, dated mid-17th century, watercolor and gouache heightened with gum arabic, held by The Metropolitan Museum of Art, inventory 2006.495. Standing Spot and Color Body (Standstelle und Farbkörper), dated 1981, canvas and wood, held by The Art Institute of Chicago, inventory 2006.176.
In public collections
Work associated with this heading is recorded in 2 named public collections.
The Metropolitan Museum of Art: 181 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue. The Art Institute of Chicago: 132681 recorded objects, read from the institution's own published catalogue.
Literature
5 scholarly publications naming this subject were located in the registry of record.
Walther, Johann Jakob, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Walther, Johann Jakob or Jean-Jacques, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Walther, Johann Philipp, Benezit Dictionary of Artists, 2011. Walther, Johann Gottfried, Oxford Music Online, 2001. Lehner, Walther Johann.
In detail
the recorded working language is German.
The field of work recorded is music and violin performance. The authority associates the name with Baroque music.
Chronology
- 1650Johann Jakob Walther born at Witterda.
- 1717Johann Jakob Walther died at Mainz.
Sources
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q546086: Johann Jakob Walther
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