When and where was Joseph Lange born?
Joseph Lange entered the world on the 1st of April 1751 in Würzburg, then part of the Holy Roman Empire. He began his professional life as an actor and amateur painter during the 18th century.
Questions about Joseph Lange
Short answers, pulled from the story.
Who were the wives of Joseph Lange and when did he marry them?
Joseph Lange married Maria Anna Elisabeth Schindler in 1775 and later married soprano Aloysia Weber in Vienna on the 31st of October 1780. He lived separated from his wife Aloysia Weber by 1795 and later lived with Therese Koch from around 1800 onward.
What is the relationship between Joseph Lange and Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart?
Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart became Joseph Lange's brother-in-law after marrying Aloysia Weber's younger sister Constanze in 1782. Both men were Freemasons who socialized together frequently over the years.
Which roles did Joseph Lange perform in works by Mozart?
In 1783 Joseph Lange performed the role of Pierrot in a Masquerade pantomime composed for Carnival. Two years later in 1786 he appeared in Der Schauspieldirektor taking the spoken role of Herz while his wife sang as Madame Herz.
When was the famous portrait of Mozart painted by Joseph Lange created?
Joseph Lange painted his famous portrait of his brother-in-law between 1782 and 1783. The original artwork was a miniature measuring about 19 centimeters by 15 centimeters showing only Mozart's face before being affixed to a larger canvas in March 2009.