Cosima's Diaries

Diary Entry of October 17, 1879

Overview

R. is exhausted, so music is canceled for the day, but the arrival of Lenbach's pastel gives pleasure and will become a gift for R. on the nineteenth. The evening is quiet and companionable, with whist and R. in good spirits despite fatigue.

Content

Friday, October 17:

R. is worn out, and so we have no music, neither morning nor afternoon. Lenbach’s pastel drawing arrives; it is good, and I am glad to have it to give to R. on the 19th.

In the evening whist with the conductor and the two girls; R. somewhat tired, but gaily talkative.