The men who frequented The Golden Boar Tavern in 1750s Weimar had no idea of Clara's secret life. They may have noticed the portraits on its walls, but they did not associate them with her struggle to be an artist and not a tavern keeper. If anything, they suspected that she might have a relationship with the Count who visited off and on, but they missed the one with the Professor. Clara Neuwirt carried on her struggle largely by herself. No famous artist in her past looks at us from his canvass surrounded by his daughters and sons, drawing. Even the most famous artists are better known today...
The men who frequented The Golden Boar Tavern in 1750s Weimar had no idea of Clara's secret life. They may have noticed the portraits on its walls, bu...