Lesson 5.06: Portraits of Beethoven

Introduction
Warhol
Task 1
Task 2

Following successful completion of this lesson, students will be able to:

Comparing art forms from differing styles and periods (ACOS 2B3)

Introduction

The most famous portrait (artistic representation of a person) of Beethoven has helped create our view of his personality and appearance. It is not surprising that this portrait still most often serves as the basis for reproductions of the composer (even for Andy Warhol).

Beethoven at the age of 49 (at this time he was already completely deaf). He is shown working on the score of Missa Solemnis. Click on the image to open a larger version.

Study the portrait of Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler (above).

Answer the journal questions in Part 1 as you look at this portrait. You will submit your completed journal questions to the 5.06 Journal Dropbox at the end of the lesson.

Read about this portrait and its history at Portraits of Beethoven.