Philosophy (final state)

This painting has been destroyed. 

In May 1945, the paintings are believed to have been destroyed as retreating German SS forces set fire to the castle to prevent it from falling into enemy hands. However, while the castle was gutted, there is no proof that the paintings were destroyed.^{[citation needed]} As far as is known, all that remains now are preparatory sketches and a few photographs.

"On the left a group of figures, the beginning of life, fruition, decay. On the right, the globe as mystery. Emerging below, a figure of light: knowledge."  - Gustav Klimt

Read more: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klimt_University_of_Vienna_Ceiling_Paintings

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