Pictures of
Gustav Mahler

Austrian-Jewish composer
(1860-1911)


Mahler was greatly influenced by the Romantic tradition but his music also had radical modern 20th century elements. He is noted for his symphonies and for several songs and song cycles mostly with orchestral accompaniment. Notable examples of Mahler music include the song cycles, Lieder eines fahrenden Gesellen (Songs of a Wayfarer); Kindentotenlieder (Songs on the Death of Children); and Das Lied von der Erde (Song of the Earth).




Gustav Mahler




Caricature of Mahler by Oscar Garvens



Note: This picture gallery page includes drawings, paintings, photos and images of Gustav Mahler, his music, activities, friends and family, and the various places where the composer lived and wrote.