Robert Schumann's Tragic Invention (Original)

Artist: Roger Payne
Medium: Watercolour on Board
Size: 11" x 12" (280mm x 310mm)
Date: 1981
Code: PayneSchumannLL

This is the unique original Watercolour painting by Roger Payne.

An unrecognized Schumann (1810-1856) looks on as his wife Clara garners applause for a performance of one of his piano pieces.

His own playing career had ended when a device he invented to strengthen his little finger ended up crippling the digit, ending his career as a public performer.

Original artwork first published in Look and Learn issue 1036, 16th January 1982.

• Artist Biography
  Roger Payne (born c. 1934; UK)
  Roger Payne is a professional illustrator from the UK. His homoerotic work is well known amongst aficionados but he has also done many illustrations for books and magazines, including historical illustrations for Look and Learn.