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Beethoven with the Manuscript of the Missa Solemnis is a portrait of Ludwig van Beethoven by Joseph Karl Stieler, completed in 1820. It shows Beethoven holding a manuscript of his Missa solemnis. The painting is held by the Beethoven-Haus in Germany. Variations on the portrait were produced by, among others, Josef Kriehuber and Andy Warhol.

Description :
The portrait is in oil on canvas and shows Beethoven in a deep blue frock coat with a large white collar and red scarf. His grey hair is "unruly, essentially uncombable". He holds the manuscript of his Missa solemnis and appears to be writing. In the background is a grape arbour. The portrait is 72.0 by 58.5 centimetres (28.3 by 23.0 in).

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Beethoven moved to Vienna in his early 20s to study under Joseph Haydn. He gained recognition as a virtuoso pianist and began composing.