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BEETHOVEN FRIEZE Gustav Klimt Silver Coin 500 Francs Cameroon 2021

Gustav Klimt (1862-1918) was an Austrian symbolist painter and one of the most prominent members of the Vienna Secession movement.

He is known for his intricate and highly decorative paintings, characterized by their use of gold leaf and ornamentation, as well as his portraits of women.

Klimt’s work often explored themes of sexuality, love, and the human condition.

He was heavily influenced by the art nouveau and Jugendstil movements of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

He is perhaps best known for his masterpiece, “The Kiss,” which depicts a couple locked in an embrace, surrounded by a sea of gold.

Despite controversy and criticism during his lifetime, Klimt’s work is now widely celebrated and continues to influence artists and art enthusiasts around the world.