German composer (1864–1949) whose colorful symphonic poems and operas earned him a place among the most important figures in late-19th- and early-20th-century music. His best-known work is Also sprach Zarathustra (1896), which attained iconic status as the theme of the film 2001: A Space Odyssey. Vintage 3.5 x 5.5 postcard photo of Strauss in profile, signed in the lower border in fountain pen. Collector’s notation in Italian is dated September 3, 1940. In fine condition, with small corner tip crease to lower right, some light spotting inherent to the original negative, and a few surface impressions. Pre-certified PSA/DNA and RRAuction COA.
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