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Beethoven Frieze (panel 7, right wall): The desire for happiness is soothed by poetry
- Original dimensions
- 516 x 215 cm
- Museum
- Secession Building
- Year
- 1901
Scene depicted
This painting illustrates a fleeting moment of joy, where the protagonists seem suspended in a light rhythm, immersed in a poetic dance. The elegantly stylized human figures come closer, establishing a link between the desire for happiness and the sweetness of poetry. The various floral motifs and delicate ornaments accentuate this serene atmosphere, enveloping the viewer in a cocoon of harmony.
Historical context
Year: 1901 |BRK| Museum: Secession Building |BRK| Dimensions: 516 x 215 cm
Place in the artist's career
The painting Beethoven Frieze stands at a decisive turning point in Klimt's career; it represents the perfect fusion of his innovative style and his interest in symbolism. When compared to other of his paintings , such as " The Kiss ", and " The Tree of Life ", we observe a palpable technical and emotional evolution, marked by the bold use of motifs and the exploration of themes of happiness and love.
Anecdote
“Beauty is an emotion, and emotion is the key to any pictorial work ” Klimt could have said in a moment of inspiration on the path to creation. Imagine him, one spring morning, the first light of day entering his studio bathed in the golden light of Vienna. It is there, amidst the scents of flowers that perfume the air, that he drew from his desire to capture the very essence of happiness for the canvas .