A portion of "The Beethoven Frieze"

The Secession Coin featuring a portion of the frieze. Euro gold and silver commemorative coins are special Euro coins minted and issued by member states of the Eurozone.

The Beethoven Frieze is one of the majestic paintings of Gustav Klimt. Gustav Klimt (July 14 1862 – February 6 1918 was an Austrian Symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Art Nouveau

In 1902, Klimt finished the Beethoven Frieze for the 14th Vienna Secessionist exhibition, which was intended to be a celebration of the composer and featured a monumental, polychrome sculpture by Max Klinger. Max Klinger ( February 18, 1857 - July 5, 1920) was a German Symbolist painter, sculptor and Meant for the exhibition only, the frieze was painted directly on the walls with light materials. After the exhibition the painting was preserved, although it did not go on display until 1986.

The frieze is so popular and famous, that it was the main motif of one of the most famous collectors' coins: the Austrian 100 euro The Secession Coin, minted in November 10, 2004. Euro gold and silver commemorative coins are special Euro coins minted and issued by member states of the Eurozone. Events 1444 - Battle of Varna: The crusading forces of King Vladislaus III of Varna (aka Ulaszlo I of Hungary and Wladyslaw "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " The reverse side features a small portion of the frieze. The extract from the painting features three figures: a knight in armor representing “Armored Strength”, one woman in the background symbolizing “Ambition” holding up a wreath of victory and a second woman representing “Sympathy” with lowered head and clasped hands.

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Portion of Beethoven Freeze.
Portion of Beethoven Freeze.