^Lot 777 Richard Strauss

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 3.25 x 5.25 postcard photo, signed in fountain pen. In very good condition, with moderate contrast to signature, scattered light silvering, postal impression to lower left, and some light corner chips and creases.