( 1 OF 4 ) Available Separately Pen Ink Wash & Gouache Painting On Board Preserved Under Glass.ABOUT BEETHOVENLudwig van Beethoven (1770–1827) was a monumental German composer and pianist who bridged the Classical and Romantic eras. He expanded the scope of symphonies, sonatas, and quartets while continuing to compose some of his greatest masterpieces after losing his hearing.Beethoven was born in Bonn, Germany, and later moved to Vienna, Austria, which became his permanent home. His life and music are generally categorized into three periods:Early Period (up to 1802): Rooted in the styles of his predecessors, Mozart and Haydn. Notable works include his first two piano concertos and Symphony No. 1.Middle Period (1803–1814): Known as his ''heroic'' period, featuring dramatic, expansive works born from his struggle with encroaching deafness. Highlights include Symphony No. 3 (Eroica), Symphony No. 5, and Symphony No. 6 (Pastoral).Late Period (1815–1827): Characterized by prof...