Leonard BERNSTEIN

25 August 1918 - 14 October 1990 (age 72)

portrait of Leonard Bernstein

The above image is a portrait of Leonard Bernstein from my series '52 Composers'. I made it using a combination of traditional and digital techniques.
The background lists some of his best known works.
I have made this portrait available in various formats and also on some gift items which will make unusual presents for music lovers.

You can buy a quality print of this image at: IMAGEKIND

Family

Born: Lawrence, Massachusetts, USA in 1918 .Parents first generation Jewish immigrants from Russia.
Father: Sam Bernstein, businessman, initially discouraged Leonard's musical aspirations.
Mother: Jennie
Siblings: sister - Shirley
Wife: Chilean actress Felicia Montealegre
Children: 3 - Jamie, Alexander and Nina
Death: Died 5 days after retiring. Pneumonia and lung cancer. Suffered from emphysema for a long time. Heavy smoker.
Grave: Green Wood Cemetery, Brooklyn, New York