Artwork

Untitled

Untitled, by Paul Klee, 1939
Untitled, by Paul Klee, 1939

Untitled is a drawing by Paul Klee. It dates from 1939 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

Paul Klee's 1939 drawing, Untitled, is a vibrant abstract work on board, featuring pigmented paste on tracing paper. It is now part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Technique & Style

The drawing showcases Klee's experimentation with color and texture, achieved through the application of pigmented paste. The varied surface quality, with some areas appearing rougher than others, adds depth to the composition.

Subject & Meaning

The work features a mix of rounded and irregular shapes in various colors, set against a grey background, with some shapes overlapping. The colors used include red, orange, yellow, and brown, creating a dynamic visual effect.

Artist & collection

Portrait of Paul Klee

Artist

Paul Klee

Paul Klee (German: ; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist.

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