author
Felix Moscheles
1833–1917
An English painter, writer, and committed peace campaigner, he moved easily between the art world and public life. His story also reaches into music and language reform, linking him to a remarkable circle of 19th-century cultural figures.
2 Audiobooks
In Bohemia with Du Maurier: The First of a Series of Reminiscences
by Felix Moscheles
Fragments of an Autobiography
by Felix Moscheles
About the author
Born in London on February 8, 1833, he was the son of the celebrated pianist and composer Ignaz Moscheles. He trained as an artist in Europe and became known for genre scenes and portraits, exhibiting in cities including Paris, Antwerp, and London.
His life was not limited to painting. He also wrote books and became closely associated with peace work, serving as a leading public advocate for arbitration and international understanding. In later life he was known as a supporter of Esperanto, reflecting the same international outlook that shaped his activism.
He died on December 22, 1917. Remembered today as both an artist and a reform-minded public figure, he stands out as someone who used culture not only to create pictures, but also to promote dialogue across borders.