Beethoven Frieze (plate 3, left wall): Yearning for Happiness

Beethoven Frieze (plate 3, left wall): Yearning for Happiness

Artwork Type: Painting

Artwork Description: The image is a painting by Gustav Klimt, titled "Beethoven Frieze (plate 3, left wall): Yearning for Happiness". It was created in 1901 and is currently housed in the Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria. The painting is part of a series of three murals that Klimt created for the 14th Vienna Secessionist exhibition, which was dedicated to the composer Ludwig van Beethoven. The murals depict scenes from Beethoven's life and are set to his music. The painting is a masterpiece of the Art Nouveau movement and is considered one of Klimt's most important works.

Artwork Date: 1901

Institution Name: Belvedere

Artwork Size: 2.76 m × 2.15 m

Author Name: Gustav Klimt

Description: The painting depicts a group of figures standing in a line. The central figure is a knight in golden armor, holding a sword in his right hand. He is flanked by two female figures, one on each side. The female figure on the left is dressed in a long, flowing gown and is holding a wreath of flowers. The female figure on the right is also dressed in a long, flowing gown and is holding her head in her hands. To the left of the group are three nude female figures, standing with their hands clasped in prayer. The background of the painting is a gold leaf mosaic, which creates a shimmering effect.