Summary

DescriptionBoezlschiessenTargetMozartAndBaesle.PNG	English: A target used in the informal sport of Bölzlschießen, played by Leopold Mozart and his family. The target depicts Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart bidding a fond farewell to his cousin Maria Anna Thekla Mozart, who may have been a love interest, as he departed Augsburg (clearly seen in the background) after a two week visit in October 1777 on his Paris journey.
Date	1778
Source	http://www.mozartforum.com/VB_forum/showthread.php?t=954&highlight=mozart+tidbits and http://www.sumas.de/octo77_e.htm
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The inscription:

Adieu mein Jungfer Baas! ~~ Adieu mein lieber Vetter. Ich wünsch zur Reise Glück, Gesundheit, schönes Wetter. Wir haben 14 Tag recht fröhlich hingebracht, das ists was beyderseits den Abschied traurig macht. Verhasstes Schicksal! ~ ach – ich sah sie kaum erscheinen So sind sie wieder weg! ~~ Wer soll da nicht weinen?

Adieu, my maiden cousin! ~~ Adieu, my dear cousin! I wish you luck on the journey, health, fine weather. We spent a fortnight together quite gaily, 'Tis this that makes parting so sad for us twain. Hateful fate! ~ alas – scarcely did I see you arrive When you are off again! ~~ Who would not weep at this?

Translation by Neal Zaslaw and Emily Anderson

The circular inscription "Bestgeber: H. Wolfg. A. Mozart" (Donor: Mr Wolfg. A. Mozart) is erroneous, although Mozart did express his wish for just such a disc in a letter to his father.