Artwork
Cleis, Ugo - Malerei, Spätsommer
Cleis, Ugo - Malerei, Spätsommer is an unspecified painting by Ugo Cleis. It dates from 1958 and is held in the collection of the Archaeology and Museum Baselland.
About this work
Overview
Ugo Cleis’s 1958 oil painting titled *Malerei, Spätsommer* is part of the collection of the Museum of Ethnography. The work presents a summer landscape dominated by a field of tall, deep‑red vegetation under a clear blue sky, with a cluster of red‑roofed structures visible in the distance.
Subject & Meaning
The composition centers on a swath of slender, crimson‑hued plants that appear to ripple in a gentle breeze, suggesting the vitality of late summer. The juxtaposition of the vivid red flora against the expansive sky creates a visual tension that emphasizes the fleeting intensity of the season.
Technique & Style
Cleis employs assertive brushwork and a saturated palette to convey motion and atmosphere. Broad, confident strokes define the plant forms, while smoother, layered applications render the sky’s depth. The overall effect is one of dynamic energy, achieved through the contrast of bold color fields and rhythmic line.
History & Provenance
Created in 1958, the painting entered the Museum of Ethnography’s holdings at an unspecified date, where it remains on display. Its inclusion in the museum’s collection reflects the institution’s broader interest in mid‑twentieth‑century European painting and its engagement with landscape themes.
Artist & collection
Artist
Ugo Cleis painted small, quietly observed scenes from everyday life, often in soft autumn light.
