The Beethoven Frieze is a painting by Gustav Klimt on display in the Secession Building, Vienna, Austria.
Crop of Beethoven Frieze: "The Hostile Powers" (Panel 5).
The women symbolize Lasciviousness, Wantonness and Intemperance, the latter identifiable by her large belly.
The theme of the frieze is based on Richard Wagner’s interpretation of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The three painted walls, beginning with the lateral wall on the left, lay out a cohesive narrative of man’s quest for happiness.
