Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of March 29, 1876

Overview

A conference again showed machinist Brandt’s complete command of practical ideas, since he alone seemed to know how to solve the problems at hand. The ceiling can no longer be made on site and must instead be done on canvas by the next stage of work. The entry ends mid-thought, but the tone is one of technical frustration and improvisation.

Content

Wednesday, March 29:

Conference, in which the machinist Brandt once again shows his utter superiority. He alone has ideas.

The ceiling, which can no longer be made here, is to be done on canvas by the