Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings
The Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings, also known as the Faculty Paintings, were a series of paintings made by Gustav Klimt for the ceiling of the University of Vienna's Great Hall between the years of 1900–1907. In 1894, Klimt was commissioned to paint the ceiling. Upon presenting his paintings, Philosophy, Medicine and Jurisprudence, Klimt came under attack for 'pornography' and 'perverted excess' in the paintings. None of the paintings would go on display in the university.
| Klimt University of Vienna Ceiling Paintings | |
|---|---|
The bottom portion of the Medicine picture, showing Hygieia | |
| Artist | Gustav Klimt |
| Year | 1900–1907 |
In May 1945, it is believed, that all three paintings were destroyed when retreating SS forces set fire to the building they were housed in. However, this is unverified.
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