Паул Кле, 1879 – 1940

Паул Кле Paintings: The 100 Most Famous Works, Ranked

Паул Кле's most famous painting is New Angel (1920), in the Izraelski muzej, Jerusalem. With Твитеринг Машина and Ka Parsnasu (1932), it completes the three works everyone recognises. Our catalogue lists 669 works by Паул Кле; the 100 below are the ones the world looks at most, each with its year, the museum that holds it and why it matters.

Ranked by our popularity score, which combines the searches, visits and orders for each work. Updated октобар 2026. Every masterpiece on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, at the size you choose.

Portrait of Паул Кле
Паул Кле · 1879 – 1940
Born · died
1879 – 1940, Münchenbuchsee
Movement
Ekspresionizam
Works in our catalogue
669
Most famous
New Angel (1920)
Most works at
Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

The 10 most famous Паул Кле paintings

New Angel (1920) by Паул Кле
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New Angel

1920 · Monotype · Izraelski muzej, Jerusalem

Created in 1920, New Angel by Paul Klee offers a glimpse into the artist's singular vision. This work is a monoprint, a choice that reflects Klee's interest in the unique, unrepeatable qualities of a single impression. It is a quiet piece, one that relies on a stark black and white palette to establish its presence. The composition focuses on a bird's head, a motif Klee returned to frequently, positioned as…

Твитеринг Машина by Паул Кле
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Твитеринг Машина

Tuš na papiru · MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti, New York City

Paul Klee’s “Twittering Machine,” created in 1922, stands as an emblem of early modernist experimentation—a captivating fusion of organic forms and mechanical devices that continues to intrigue viewers decades later. More than just a depiction of birds, it's a profound meditation on humanity’s ambition to replicate nature through technology, rendered with Klee’s signature delicate watercolor and ink technique.

Ka Parsnasu (1932) by Паул Кле
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Ka Parsnasu

1932 · Akril na platnu · Kunstmuseum Bern, Bern

Captivating Subject and Symbolism This striking artwork presents a vibrant and layered landscape that invites viewers into a world of imagination and contemplation. Central to the composition is a luminous orange circle, reminiscent of a sun or moon, symbolizing energy, enlightenment, and the passage of time. Beneath this celestial body, a prominent triangular shape suggests a mountain or pyramid, evoking stability, aspiration, and spiritual ascent. The inclusion of an archway…

Legenda Nila (1937) by Паул Кле
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Legenda Nila

1937 · Ulje na platnu · Kunstmuseum Bern, Bern

Istraživanje bogate tematik i kulturnog simbolizma Zaronite u živopisnu tapiseriju kulturnog pripovedanja i mitskog simbolizma uz ovo očaravajuće umetničko delo. Inspirisano legendarnim Nilom, ovo delo tka narativ o vodi, životu i duhovnosti kroz apstraktne motive i simbolične forme. Kompozicija nagoveštava teme starog Egipta, sa simbolima nalik hijeroglifima, stilizovanim biljem i vodenim stvorenjima koji prizivaju vanvremensku vezu između reke Nil i kolevke civilizacije. Ovo umetničko delo poziva posmatrače da interpretiraju njegov…

Flora on sand (1927) by Паул Кле
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Flora on sand

1927 · Ulje na platnu

Flora on Sand: A Symphony of Color and Geometric Form Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German painter, was renowned for his unique blend of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. His impact on modern art is evident in his theoretical writings, notably his 'Paul Klee Notebooks.' One of his notable works, Flora on Sand, created in 1927, exemplifies his abstract style and showcases his fascination with children's art. This painting isn’t merely a…

Pejzaž sa žutim pticama (1923) by Паул Кле
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Pejzaž sa žutim pticama

1923 · Akril na platnu

Pejzaž sa žutim pticama Pejzaž sa žutim pticama Pola Klīa predstavlja suštinski primer umetnikovog jedinstvenog spoja ekspresionizma i nadrealizma. Naslikano 1923. godine, ovo delo prikazuje Klīev inovativni pristup boji, formi i kompoziciji, stvarajući vizuelni jezik koji prevazilazi puki prikaz stvarnosti. Umetnički kontekst Pol Klī je bio nemački umetnik švajcarskog porekla koji je odigrao ključnu ulogu u razvoju moderne umetnosti. Njegov rad bio je pod uticajem različitih pravaca, uključujući ekspresionizam, kubizam…

Slika ribe (1925) by Паул Кле
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Slika ribe

1925 · Akril na platnu

Suspendovani Svet: Dekodiranje Paulovog Kleejevog „Slika Ribe“ (1925) Paul Kleejeva „Slika Ribe“, kreirana 1925. godine, više nije samo prikaz akvatične faune; to je očaravajući istraživački rad o pokretu, simbolici i liminalnom prostoru između stvarnosti i sna. Dimenzijama od 40 x 61 cm, ova nežna slika savršeno ilustruje Kleejev jedinstven umetnički glas – glas duboko ukorenjen u Ekspresionizmu, a ipak suptilno utičan Kubizmom i Surrealizmom. Ona poziva posmatrače u eterično podvodno…

With the eagle by Паул Кле
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With the eagle

Painting · Zentrum Paul Klee, Bern

In the vast, kaleidoscopic landscape of twentieth-century modernism, few artists possess the ability to translate the invisible rhythms of the soul onto canvas as masterfully as Paul Klee. His work, With the Eagle, serves as a profound testament to this unique gift, acting not merely as a painting, but as a window into a psychological realm where color and form dance in a delicate, often mysterious, equilibrium. Created during the…

In the Style of Kairouan (1914) by Паул Кле
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In the Style of Kairouan

1914

In the annals of modern art, few moments are as transformative as Paul Klee’s 1914 masterpiece, "In the Style of Kairouan." This work serves as a profound declaration of independence from the constraints of representational art, marking Klee's pivotal transition toward an abstract expressionism that would redefine the twentieth century. The painting is not merely a composition of shapes; it is a visual manifestation of a spiritual and artistic epiphany.…

Bašta ruža (1920) by Паул Кле
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Bašta ruža

1920 · Mešovita tehnika · Lenbachhaus, Minhen

U tihim kutcima muzeja Lenbachhaus u Minhenu, Paul Kleeovo „Ružino dvorište” (1920) strpljivo čeka posmatrače, nudeći vizuelno iskustvo koje prevazilazi granice običnog slikarstva. Zagledati se u ovo remek-delo znači zakoračiti u svet u kojem organsko i arhitektonsko plešu u savršenom, ritmičnom unisonu. Stvoreno tokom ključnog trenutka u Kleeovom životu — neposredno nakon služenja u Prvom svetskom ratu i oko vremena kada se pridružio legendarnom fakultetu Bauhaus — ovo delo služi…

Паул Кле, paintings 11 to 100

Školska učionica (1920) by Паул Кле
#11

Školska učionica

1920 · Art Institute of Chicago

Priđite bliže i posmatrajte kako se prostor poput da preklapa sam u sebe. U delu Školska učionica, susrećemo svet koji ne prati pravila perspektive na koja smo navikli.…

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Komedičarski letak (1938) by Паул Кле
#12

Komedičarski letak

1938 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

Uvod u Pola Klīa i delo „Comedians' Handbill” Paul Klee, nemački slikar švajcarskog porekla (1879–1940), ostao je upamćen po svom jedinstvenom spoju ekspresionizma, kubizma i nadrealizma. Kao majstor…

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May Picture (1925) by Паул Кле
#13

May Picture

1925 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

May Picture: A Fragmented Landscape of Color and Rhythm Paul Klee’s “May Picture,” painted in 1925, stands as a testament to the artist's unwavering commitment to abstraction while…

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Analiza različitih perverzija (1922) by Паул Кле
#15

Analiza različitih perverzija

1922 · Centre Pompidou

Ovo umetničko delo predstavlja slojeviti raspored geometrijskih i organskih oblika na papirnoj podlozi montiranoj na tablu. Paleta se sastoji od prigušenih tonova, uključujući ljubičastu, magentu, tamnoplavu i boju…

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Arktička rosa (1920) by Паул Кле
#16

Arktička rosa

1920 · Sezon Museum of Modern Art

U eteričnom carstvu Paulovog dela „Arktička rosa”, granice između stvarnosti i mašte rastvaraju se u svetlucavom plesu boja i ritma. Stvoreno 1920. godine, ovo očaravajuće delo služi kao…

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Untitled (1914) by Паул Кле
#17

Untitled

1914 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

There is a quiet, rhythmic pulse within this 1914 watercolor that suggests a world composed entirely of light and geometry. The piece presents an arrangement of overlapping rectangular…

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Serpent (1926) by Паул Кле
#18

Serpent

1926 · Muzej finih umetnosti u Bostonu

In the quiet, monochromatic realm of Paul Klee’s 1926 masterpiece, Serpent (also known as Schlangenbeute), a primal drama unfolds with breathtaking subtlety. This graphite drawing is far more…

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Vatreno veče (1929) by Паул Кле
#19

Vatreno veče

1929

Paul Klee je 1929. godine stvorio „Vatreno veče”, delo koje predstavlja očaravajući primer apstraktne umetnosti. Umesto doslovne reprezentacije, ovo remek-delo se fokusira na preplitanje geometrijskih oblika – prvenstveno…

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The messenger of autumn (1922) by Паул Кле
#20

The messenger of autumn

1922

The Messenger of Autumn Paul Klee’s “The Messenger of Autumn” stands as an emblem of artistic innovation—a painting that transcends mere representation to embody a profound exploration of…

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La Kash-Ne (1933) by Паул Кле
#21

La Kash-Ne

1933 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

Godine 1933, u periodu koji su obeležile duboke političke promene i lično raseljavanje, umetnik je stvorio delo La Kash-Ne. Ovo delo postoji kao studija u monohromiji, gde odsustvo…

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Wallflower by Паул Кле
#23

Wallflower

In the quiet, contemplative realm of Paul Klee’s 1938 masterpiece, 'Wallflower,' we encounter a work that transcends mere botanical depiction to become a profound meditation on existence. At…

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Flora na stenama Sunce (1940) by Паул Кле
#24

Flora na stenama Sunce

1940 · Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

U sumrak svoje izvanredne karijere, Pol Kli je umetničkom svetu podario 'Flora na stenama Sunce', remek-delo iz 1940. godine koje služi kao duboka meditacija o preseku organskog i…

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Botaničko pozorište (1934) by Паул Кле
#25

Botaničko pozorište

1934 · Lenbachhaus

Sanjoviti pejzaž flore i forme U tihom, evokativnom carstvu Paul Kleeovog Botanical Theater, granice između stvarnosti i mašte rastvaraju se u očaravajućem plesu boja i linija. Naslikano 193ast…

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Woman in Peasant Dress (1940) by Паул Кле
#26

Woman in Peasant Dress

1940

Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German painter whose legacy extends far beyond his artistic output, remains an enigma to many. Born December 18, 1879, he defied categorization, forging a…

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Kolekcija figurica (1926) by Паул Кле
#27

Kolekcija figurica

1926 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

Uvod u Pola Klīa i ekspresionizam Pol Klī, nemački slikar švajcarskog porekla (1879–1940), ostao je upamćen po svom jedinstvenom spoju ekspresionizma, kubizma i nadrealizma. Kao majstor crteža sa…

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Dancing Girl (1940) by Паул Кле
#28

Dancing Girl

1940 · Art Institute of Chicago

A single, dark figure moves across a textured field. This humanoid form, rendered with thick and gestural lines, suggests a skeletal grace. It is a stick-figure shape that…

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Žena koja plete (1915) by Паул Кле
#29

Žena koja plete

1915 · Boca Raton Museum of Art

Žena koja plete – Fragment geometrijske harmonije Paul Kleov rad „Žena koja plete“ stoji kao obmanjivo jednostavna, ali duboko rezonantna istraživanja domaćinstva i apstrakcije, rođena u vrelini Švajcarske…

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Snažan san (1929) by Паул Кле
#31

Snažan san

1929

Prozor u podsvesno: Istraživanje Kliovog dela „Snažan san” „Snažan san”, nastalo 1929. godine, predstavlja očaravajući primer moderne umetnosti koji prodire duboko u carstvo snova i ljudske psihe. Ova…

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With the Egg (1917) by Паул Кле
#32

With the Egg

1917

Introduction to Paul Klee and His Artistic Style Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German painter (1879-1940), was celebrated for his unique blend of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. A master…

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Seventeen (1923) by Паул Кле
#33

Seventeen

1923

Paul Klee's “Seventeen,” created in 1927, stands as a cornerstone of Surrealist art—a testament to his singular ability to translate inner vision onto canvas. More than just an…

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Mask of Fear by Паул Кле
#35

Mask of Fear

MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti

Introduction to Paul Klee and Expressionism Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German painter (1879-1940), was celebrated for his unique blend of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. A master draftsman with…

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Hot Pursuit (1939) by Паул Кле
#36

Hot Pursuit

1939 · Fogg Museum

The canvas breathes with a primitive energy, as if we are witnessing a ritual frozen in a moment of frantic motion. Dark, heavy black lines slash across the…

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Puppet theater (1923) by Паул Кле
#37

Puppet theater

1923

Puppet Theater: A Surrealist Dance of Forms by Paul Klee Paul Klee’s “Puppet Theater,” painted in 1923, isn't merely a depiction of theatrical imagery; it’s an embodiment of…

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Temple Gardens (1920) by Паул Кле
#38

Temple Gardens

1920 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

Paul Klee's “Three Panels,” painted circa 1920, isn’t merely a collection of landscapes; it’s a carefully constructed meditation on perception, memory, and the fractured nature of experience. Emerging…

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Egzotično (1939) by Паул Кле
#40

Egzotično

1939 · Art Institute of Chicago

Oko luta kroz pejzaž isprepletenih oblika, gde se duboka terakota i spozna (burnt sienna) sudaraju sa mrljama škrija plave i senf žute boje. Ovde ne postoji horizont, već…

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Remembrance of a Garden (1914) by Паул Кле
#41

Remembrance of a Garden

1914

A Visionary Landscape of MemoryIn Paul Klee’s 1914 masterpiece, Remembrance of a Garden, the viewer is not merely presented with a landscape, but invited into a profound meditation…

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Čudan pogled (1930) by Паул Кле
#42

Čudan pogled

1930 · Art Institute of Chicago

U samoj sredini tamnog, teksturiranog polja prostire se ovalni oblik koji, kroz minimalističku geometriju, sugeriše ljudsko lice. Kompozicija se oslanja na prigušenu paletu boja, dominiranu ponoćno plavom, ugljenom…

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Boy in Fancy Dress (1931) by Паул Кле
#43

Boy in Fancy Dress

1931 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

A single figure emerges from a dense, rhythmic grid of color, appearing less like a solid person and more like a delicate arrangement of tiny, rectangular patches. This…

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The Pathos of Fertility (1921) by Паул Кле
#44

The Pathos of Fertility

1921 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

The artwork consists of a centered, seated humanoid figure rendered through delicate black outlines on paper. The figure possesses a large, rounded belly that is decorated with organic…

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Herojno sviranje violine by Паул Кле
#45

Herojno sviranje violine

MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti

Uvod: Paul Klee, nemački slikar švajcarskog porekla (1879–1940), ostao je upamćen po svom jedinstvenom spoju ekspresionizma, kubizma i nadrealizma. Kao majstor crteža sa dubokim razumevanjem teorije boja, Klijev…

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Arab Song (1932) by Паул Кле
#46

Arab Song

1932 · The Phillips Collection

In 1932, Paul Klee composed a visual arrangement that translates the atmosphere of North Africa into a simplified, rhythmic language. The work utilizes oil on burlap to create…

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Flower Family V. (1922) by Паул Кле
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Flower Family V.

1922 · Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

Three stylized figures, possessing qualities of both human forms and botanical life, occupy a dark, textured space. A larger figure with an orange-toned body and a circular white…

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Forgetful angel by Паул Кле
#49

Forgetful angel

Paul Klee's “Forgetful Angel,” painted in 1939 amidst the gathering storm clouds of war, is not merely a depiction of an angel; it’s a profound meditation on memory,…

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A Couple of Gods (1924) by Паул Кле
#51

A Couple of Gods

1924 · Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection

Step closer to observe these two figures. They emerge from a dark, textured void, appearing less like painted subjects and more like relics unearthed from a forgotten era.…

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Walpurgis Night (1935) by Паул Кле
#53

Walpurgis Night

1935

The surface of Walpurgis Night consists of gouache applied to fabric stretched over plywood. A monochromatic blue palette dominates the visual field, ranging from deep navy and near-black…

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Static-Dynamic Gradation by Паул Кле
#54

Static-Dynamic Gradation

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# Introduction to Expressionism and Paul Klee Expressionism is an art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, characterized by its emphasis on emotional experience and individual…

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Colorful Architecture (1917) by Паул Кле
#55

Colorful Architecture

1917 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

A City Born of Dreams: Unveiling Paul Klee’s “Colorful Architecture” Paul Klee's 1917 watercolor, “Colorful Architecture,” is not a rendering of any identifiable place, but rather an evocation—a…

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Possibilities at Sea (1932) by Паул Кле
#56

Possibilities at Sea

1932 · Norton Simon Museum

A white-outlined diamond holds red grid lines against a dark grey background. On the right, this structure dominates the space. A single, bright white arrow points toward a…

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Rose Wind by Паул Кле
#57

Rose Wind

A Symphony in Color: Exploring Paul Klee’s Rose Wind The moment one encounters Rose Wind, there is an immediate sense of being swept into a rhythmic, breathing landscape…

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Angel in the Making by Паул Кле
#59

Angel in the Making

Paul Klee's ‘Angel in the Making’, painted around an unspecified date, is not merely a visual composition; it’s a whispered meditation on potentiality, a glimpse into the nascent…

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Dying Down (1940) by Паул Кле
#60

Dying Down

1940 · Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection

The composition presents an arrangement of calligraphic, black lines that weave through patches of saturated color. These thick, fluid strokes intersect with deep crimson, burnt sienna, and ochre,…

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Tighter rhythms and freer by Паул Кле
#61

Tighter rhythms and freer

In the vibrant realm of Expressionist abstraction, Paul Klee’s Tighter rhythms and freer stands as a captivating exploration of color and structure. The painting presents an intricate composition…

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The rumors (1939) by Паул Кле
#62

The rumors

1939 · Barnes Foundation

In the quiet, evocative depths of Paul Klee’s 1939 watercolor masterpiece, "The Rumors," we encounter a visual language that speaks far more than words ever could. Created during…

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Rose garden (1920) by Паул Кле
#63

Rose garden

1920

A Garden of Geometric Dreams: Unveiling Paul Klee’s ‘Rose Garden’ Paul Klee's *Rose Garden*, painted in 1920, is far more than a depiction of flowers; it’s a pivotal…

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Ad marginem (1930) by Паул Кле
#64

Ad marginem

1930 · Kunstmuseum Basel

Step closer to observe the quiet tension held within this 1930 composition. At first glance, the eye is drawn to a central, deep terracotta red orb, a circular…

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Untitled (Reconstruction) (1926) by Паул Кле
#65

Untitled (Reconstruction)

1926 · KODE Art museums and composer homes

A Labyrinth of Form Step closer to observe the density of this 1926 composition. There is no single point for the eye to rest; instead, one finds oneself…

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Tree Nursery (1929) by Паул Кле
#67

Tree Nursery

1929 · The Phillips Collection

A rhythmic, horizontal composition defines this 1929 work, utilizing layered bands of pale blue, soft pink, light yellow, sage green, and earthy ochre. The surface is marked by…

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Fire in the Evening (1929) by Паул Кле
#68

Fire in the Evening

1929 · MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti

To look closely at this small work is to encounter a quiet, structured energy. Created in 1929, the piece presents itself through an arrangement of horizontal bands and…

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The rumors (1939) by Паул Кле
#69

The rumors

1939

In the quiet, evocative depths of Paul Klee’s 1939 masterpiece, “The Rumors,” we encounter a visual language that speaks far more than words ever could. Created during one…

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Salida de la luna St. Germain (1915) by Паул Кле
#70

Salida de la luna St. Germain

1915

In the vast landscape of twentieth-century modernism, few works possess the quiet, rhythmic intensity found in Paul Klee’s “Salida de la luna St. Germain.” Created in 1915, this…

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Pogođena grad (1936) by Паул Кле
#71

Pogođena grad

1936 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

Kompozicija predstavlja apstraktnu, snažno teksturiranu površinu koja sugeriše fragmentiran, skeletni urbani ambijent. Velika, masivna crna strelica spušta se sa gornjeg centra, usmeravajući fokus ka gustoj mreži finih linija…

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Narodna zidna slika (1922) by Паул Кле
#72

Narodna zidna slika

1922 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

U samom centru papira prostire se usamljena, izdužena figura, čije prisustvo dočarava nežni raspored oblika i linija. Ona gleda ka nama velikim, bademastim očima koje kao da zadržavaju…

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Crucifers und Spiral Flowers by Паул Кле
#74

Crucifers und Spiral Flowers

Introduction to Paul Klee and Expressionism Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German painter (1879-1940), was celebrated for his unique blend of expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. A master draftsman with…

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Boje iz daljine (1932) by Паул Кле
#76

Boje iz daljine

1932 · Izraelski muzej

Ova kompozicija predstavlja gustu, nefigurativnu mrežu preklapajućih kvadrata i pravougaonika. Mreža finih, tamnih linija preseca površinu, stvarajući male, ćelijaste oblike koji sugerišu teksturu tkanine. Ovaj strukturirani raspored oslanja…

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View into the Fertile Country (1932) by Паул Кле
#77

View into the Fertile Country

1932 · Städel Museum

The Nile flows as a single, wavy line across the foreground. Behind this blue thread, geometric shapes rise like silent buildings. Rows of multicolored horizontal stripes stretch toward…

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Polyphony (1932) by Паул Кле
#78

Polyphony

1932 · Kunstmuseum Basel

Small squares of deep blue, forest green, and ochre settle into a dense, rhythmic grid. Each rectangle rests against its neighbor like a note placed upon a staff.…

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Evening in the Valley by Паул Кле
#79

Evening in the Valley

In the quiet transition between day and night, where the sun’s final warmth meets the encroaching cool of shadows, Paul Klee found a profound visual language. Evening in…

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Bust of a Child by Паул Кле
#80

Bust of a Child

Bust of a Child: An Expressionist Exploration by Paul Klee A Glimpse into Childhood Through Abstract Forms Paul Klee's "Bust of a Child" is a captivating artwork that…

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The Lamb (1920) by Паул Кле
#81

The Lamb

1920 · Städel Museum

In the quiet, transformative landscape of early twentieth-century modernism, few works capture the intersection of spiritual devotion and geometric innovation as poignantly as Paul Klee’s “The Lamb,” completed…

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Interior with the Clock (1913) by Паул Кле
#82

Interior with the Clock

1913 · National Gallery of Art

The paper holds a soft, ethereal world where shapes drift like clouds through an unseen room. Pale yellows and light blues mingle with lavender and dusty rose, creating…

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Girl with Doll by Паул Кле
#84

Girl with Doll

In the vast landscape of modern art, few works possess the intimate, rhythmic charm found in Paul Klee’s "Girl with Doll Carriage" (Mädchen mit Puppenwagen). Painted in 1923,…

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Municipal Jewel (1917) by Паул Кле
#85

Municipal Jewel

1917 · Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку

The painting Municipal Jewel presents an intricate cityscape composed of various shapes and colors. The palette features a vibrant mix of red, blue, yellow, green, and purple. Within…

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Fruits on Red (1930) by Паул Кле
#88

Fruits on Red

1930 · Lenbachhaus

The composition presents a delicate network of thin stems and rounded geometric forms set against a warm copper-red ground. Rather than a traditional arrangement of harvested produce, the…

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Kapija u bašti (1926) by Паул Кле
#89

Kapija u bašti

1926 · Kunstmuseum Bern

Duboko unutar mračne, melanholične atmosfere, počinje se odmotavati ritmički ples tekstura. Oko je odmah privučeno ka gornjem levom uglu, gde pravougaoni oblik pulsira koncentričnim narandžastim i crvenim linijama.…

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Captive (1940) by Паул Кле
#91

Captive

1940

A Portrait of Resilience: Paul Klee’s “Captive” Paul Klee's "Captive," painted in 1940 during the twilight years of his life and just months before his passing, is far…

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Sunset (1930) by Паул Кле
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Sunset

1930 · Art Institute of Chicago

The oil on canvas, measuring 46.1 x 70.5 cm, presents an abstract arrangement of geometric and organic shapes. A neutral background is covered by a dense, layered pattern…

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In Position (1939) by Паул Кле
#93

In Position

1939

Step closer to observe the delicate balance within this 1939 watercolor. There is a certain stillness here, an arrangement that feels both intentional and fragile. The composition rests…

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Crystal Gradation by Паул Кле
#95

Crystal Gradation

Kunstmuseum Basel

In the vast landscape of twentieth-century abstraction, few works possess the hypnotic, rhythmic quality found in Paul Klee’s "Crystal Gradation." Created during the artist's profound period in Murnau,…

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Landscape with yellow church tower (1920) by Паул Кле
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Landscape with yellow church tower

1920 · Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije

A complex, grid-like structure defines this 1920 landscape, utilizing a mosaic of geometric shapes to suggest a village setting. Horizontal lines traverse the canvas, establishing a rhythmic, layered…

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Паул Кле's paintings by period

The subjects Паул Кле painted most

The four subjects that return most often among these masterpieces, with the finest example of each.

Where to see Паул Кле's paintings

The 8 museums that hold the most of the paintings on this page.

Museum City Works by Паул Кле Paintings from this list
Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку, ЊујоркMetropoliten музеј у Њујорку Њујорк 56 Komedičarski letak, May Picture, Untitled
Art Institute of Chicago, ČikagoArt Institute of Chicago Čikago 10 Školska učionica, Dancing Girl, Egzotično
MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti, New York CityMoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti New York City 9 Твитеринг Машина, Mask of Fear, Herojno sviranje violine
Kunstmuseum Basel, BaselKunstmuseum Basel Basel 8 Ad marginem, Polyphony, Crystal Gradation
Lenbachhaus, MinhenLenbachhaus Minhen 6 Bašta ruža, Botaničko pozorište, Fruits on Red
Bavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije, MinhenBavarske državne slikopisne kolekcije Minhen 20 Singer of the Comic Opera, Landscape with yellow church tower
The Phillips Collection, Vašington, D.C.The Phillips Collection Vašington, D.C. 8 Arab Song, Tree Nursery
Scharf-Gerstenberg Collection, BerlinScharf-Gerstenberg Collection Berlin 6 A Couple of Gods, Dying Down

Паул Кле's most famous painting of each decade

  1. 1910s
    In the Style of Kairouan (1914) by Паул Кле
    #9 of 100

    In the Style of Kairouan

    Age 31 – 40

    In the annals of modern art, few moments are as transformative as Paul Klee’s 1914 masterpiece, "In the Style of Kairouan." This work serves as a profound declaration…

  2. 1920s
    New Angel (1920) by Паул Кле
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    New Angel

    Age 41 – 50 · Izraelski muzej

    Created in 1920, New Angel by Paul Klee offers a glimpse into the artist's singular vision. This work is a monoprint, a choice that reflects Klee's interest in…

  3. 1930s
    Ka Parsnasu (1932) by Паул Кле
    Rank 3 / 100

    Ka Parsnasu

    Age 51 – 60 · Kunstmuseum Bern

    Captivating Subject and Symbolism This striking artwork presents a vibrant and layered landscape that invites viewers into a world of imagination and contemplation. Central to the composition is…

  4. 1940s
    Flora na stenama Sunce (1940) by Паул Кле
    #24 of 100

    Flora na stenama Sunce

    Age 61 · Kunstsammlung Nordrhein-Westfalen

    U sumrak svoje izvanredne karijere, Pol Kli je umetničkom svetu podario 'Flora na stenama Sunce', remek-delo iz 1940. godine koje služi kao duboka meditacija o preseku organskog i…

Questions about Паул Кле's paintings

What is Паул Кле's most famous painting?Show the answer

New Angel (1920), Izraelski muzej, Jerusalem. Next come Твитеринг Машина and Ka Parsnasu (1932).

How old was Паул Кле when New Angel was painted?Show the answer

41 years old: New Angel dates from 1920 and Паул Кле was born in 1879.

What are the top 10 paintings by Паул Кле?Show the answer

New Angel, Твитеринг Машина, Ka Parsnasu, Legenda Nila, Flora on sand, Pejzaž sa žutim pticama, Slika ribe, With the eagle, In the Style of Kairouan and Bašta ruža. The ranking above gives the year and the museum of each.

How many paintings did Паул Кле make?Show the answer

Our catalogue lists 669 works by Паул Кле, dated from 1910 to 1940.

Where are Паул Кле's most famous paintings?Show the answer

Most of them are in Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку (Њујорк), Art Institute of Chicago (Čikago) and MoMA - Muzej moderne umetnosti (New York City). The table above lists the museums one by one.

When did Паул Кле paint the most famous works?Show the answer

In 1920s: 36 of the 100 works on this page date from then, among them New Angel.

What are Паул Кле's earliest and latest famous paintings?Show the answer

The earliest on this page is Flower stand with watering can and bucket (1910), the latest Flora na stenama Sunce (1940).

What did Паул Кле paint most often?Show the answer

Geometric shapes (43), Geometrijski oblici (12) and Color theory (11), among the 100 works on this page.

What medium did Паул Кле use most?Show the answer

Watercolor: 21 of the 100 works on this page.

Which art movement does Паул Кле belong to?Show the answer

Ekspresionizam, as the paintings on this page show.

Which Паул Кле paintings can I see at the Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку?Show the answer

Komedičarski letak, May Picture and Untitled are among the 17 works on this page held by the Metropoliten музеј у Њујорку, Њујорк.

Can I buy a reproduction of a Паул Кле painting?Show the answer

Yes. Every painting on this page can be ordered as a museum-quality, hand-painted oil reproduction or a fine art print, in the size you choose, from the painting's own page.

About Паул Кле

Rani život Paula Kleea

Rođen 18. decembra 1879. godine u Münchenbuchseeu, u blizini Berna u Švajcarskoj, Paul Klee je odrastao u domu koji je definišala disciplina muzike. Bio je drugo dete Hansa Wilhelma Kleea, nemačkog nastavnika muzike, i Ide Marie Klee, švajcarske pevačice. Zvuci roditeljskih profesija verovatno su oblikovali atmosferu njegovog detinjstva, pružajući ritmičku osnovu koja će ga pratiti u kasnijim godinama. Sa jedanaest godina, Klee je već pokazivao značajan talenat za violinu, što mu je donelo poziv za sviranje sa Muzičkim udruženjem Berna.

Uprkos svom muzičkom daru, kako je odrastao, počeo ga je privlačiti potpuno drugačiji put. Godine 1898. preselio je se u Minhen kako bi započeo studije na Akademiji likovnih umetnosti. Između 1898. i 1901. godine, usavršavao se pod mentorstvom Heinricha Knirra i Franca von Stucka. Ove rane godine formalnog obrazovanja bile su period intenzivnog učenja i borbe. Iako je pokazivao prirodnu veštinu crtanja, često je smatrao da je upotreba boje teška prepreka koju treba savladati tokom tih prvih hladnih zima u Minhenu.

Put ka apstrakciji

Put ka novom načinu gledanja nije bio prava linija. U ranim godinama, Paul Klee je putovao u Italiju od oktobra 1901. do maja 1902. godine sa Hermannom Hallerom. Iako je to iskustvo bilo značajno, kasnije je primetio da je borba sa bojom ostala težak, dugotrajni izazov. Našao se zaglavljen između klasičnih tradicija prošlosti i rastuće želje da pronađe ličniji vizuelni jezik. Dugo vremena, njegov rad je ostao uglavnom fokusiran na crtež i crno-bele kompozicije, često naginjući ka groteski ili satiričnom.

Duboka promena dogodila se 1914. godine tokom putovanja u Tunis sa Augustom Mackeom i Louisom Moillietom. Bistra svetlost Severne Afrike promenila je sve za njega. U tom intenzivnom sunčanom sjaju, počeo je da oslobađa boju od njene dužnosti da opisuje fizičke predmete. Umesto da koristi boju kako bi imitirao svet, koristio ju je kao nezavisnu silu. Ovo saznanje pružilo mu je podsticaj koji mu je bio potreban da krene ka apstrakciji. Do 1915. godine, okrenuo je leđa prirodi i više nikada nije slikao prema modelu, birajući umesto toga da svet izrazi kroz sopstvene unutrašnje simbole i maštu.

  • Hammamet sa džamijom (1914)

Bauhaus i proleće pedagoške misli

Godine 1920. započelo je potpuno novo poglavlje u njegovom životu kada je Walter Gropius pozvao Paul Klee da postane deo nastavnog kadra Bauhausa. Provedavši narednu deceniju u ovoj revolucionarnoj školi, radio je rame uz rame sa Wassily Kandinsky, stvarajući sinergiju koja će promeniti tok moderne umetnosti. To je verovatno bio njegov najplodniji period, vreme u kojem je nastalo skoro polovina njegovog ukupnog umetničkog opusa. Boravak u Bauhausu omogućio mu je da istražuje složenu vezu između boje i forme sa gotovo naučnom preciznošću, o čemu je detaljno pisao u svojim intrikatnim beležnicama. Ti zapisi postali su neprocenjivi temelj za svakoga ko pokušava da razume duboku mehaniku moderne kompozicije.

Međutim, stabilnost njegove pedagoške karijere prekinuta je olupom političkih prevrata u Nemačkoj. Godine 1933, Paul Klee je primoran da napusti svoje mesto na Akademiji likovnih umetnosti u Diseldorfu zbog uspona nacionalisockog režima, koji je njegov rad klasifikovao kao „dekadentni“. Ovaj surov preokret primorao ga je da napusti akademiju i vrati se u rodni Bern. Promena okruženja i rastući politički nemir počeli su da prodiru u samu srž njegovog stvaralaštva, polako menjajući ton njegovih dela; on se udaljavao od vedre i igrive prirode svojih ranih godina, naginjući ka mračnijoj, težoj i duboko introspektivnoj perspektivi.

Tehnika i umetnički stil

Paul Klee je bio prirodni crtač koji je posedovao duboko, gotovo naučno razumevanje teorije boja. Njegov pristup platnu retko je bio puka imitacija stvarnosti; umesto toga, on je gradio svoje kompozicije kroz izuzetno individualan stil pod snažnim uticajem ekspresionizma, kubizma i nadrealizma. Često je radio u malom formatu, koristeći delikatne medije poput akvarela na gazi ili papira sa kredom, čime je istraživao interakciju svetlosti i pigmenta na načine koje tradicionalno ulje na platnu nije moglo da zabeleži. Bio je i plodni grafičar, koristeći bakrene i cinkove litografije i etsinge kako bi proširio svoj specifični vizuelni jezik.

U njegovim slikama prepoznatljiv je bio određeni senzualni poigravanje koje je delovalo istovremeno sofisticirano i prosto. Njegova dela često su bila ispunjena ponavljajućim motivima: malim, štapićastim figuralnim oblicima, lebdećim ribama i licima meseca. Ovi simboli su se često nalazili raspoređeni u mrežama ili šarama koje su podsećale na vizuelnu muziku. Njegova tehnička radoznalost vodila ga je čak i ka nekonvencionalnim metodama, kao što je crtanje iglom po zglavljenom staklu, tehniku kojom je stvorio pedeset sedam autentičnih dela. Ovakav pristup zahtevao je izuzetno steady ruku i precizno razumevanje načina na koji će svetlost proći kroz ogrebotine na tamnoj površini.

Ključna dela i značajne kompozicije

Paul Klee-ova sposobnost da nevidljivo pretvori u nešto opipljivo najjasnije se ogleda u njegovim delima iz srednje umetničke faze. Godine 1915. naslikao je Woman Knitting, delo koje hvata osećaj tišine i ritmičnog pokreta. Kako se njegova fascinacija odnosom između boje i forme produbljivala, tako je 1925. godine stvorio Fish Magic, rad koji demonstrira njegovu sposobnost da pomoću jednostavnih oblika sugeriše nešto mnogo složenije i misterioznije. Njegove kompozicije često su se oslanjale na specifičnu vrstu vizuelne muzike, gde su linije i boje delovale poput nota na muzičkoj podlozi.

Do kasnih dvadesetih godina, njegov rad je dobio strukturiraniju, gotovo arhitektonsku kvalitetu. Ships in the Dark, nastavljeno 1927. godine, pokazuje njegovu veštinu u balansiranju svetlosti i senke kako bi stvorio osećaj prostora. Kako je politička klima u Evropi postajala težakija, njegova umetnost je pratila taj trend. Igrivost ranijih godina počela je da bledi, zamenjena ozbiljnijim i melanholičnijim tonom. Ova promena je vidljiva u delu Comedians' Handbill iz 1938. godine, gde linije postaju deblje, a oblici uopšteniji. Čak i u poslednjim godinama, dok mu se zdravlje pogoršavalo, nastavljao je da pronalazi načine da izrazi težinu okruženja u kojem se nalazi, što se najbolje vidi u delu iz 1939. godine, Angel Applicant.

  • Woman Knitting (1915)
  • Fish Magic (1925)
  • Ships in the Dark (1927)
  • Comedians' Handbill (1938)
  • Angel Applicant (1939)

Kasne godine i smrt

Politička atmosfera u Evropi počela je značajno da se mrači tokom tridesetih godina prošlog veka. Godine 1933, Nacionalistički socijalisti su proglasili njegovu umetnost „dekadentnom“, što je bila odluka koja ga je primorila da napusti profesorsko mesto na Akademiji likovnih umetnosti u Diseldorfu. Ovo otpuštenje okončalo je period relativne stabilnosti i vratilo ga u rodni Bern. Kako su se senke rata i političkih previranja produbljavale, njegov rad je počeo da se menja. Vedrina njegovih ranih godina izbledela je, zamenjena mračnijom i melankoličnijom perspektivom. Njegove linije su postale teže, često se pretvarajući u debele crne trake, dok su forme postale opštije i šire.

Ova promena u njegovom slikarstvu odražavala je sve veći težinski položaj sveta koji ga je okruživao. Igrivost koja je nekada definisala njegove kompozicije ustupila je mesto osećaju težine i ozbiljnosti. Čak i dok mu se sopstveno zdravlje pogoršavalo, nastavio je da stvara dela koja su hvatala napetost tog doba. Njegova kasnija dela često su delovala minimalistički, koristeći jednostavnije boje i masivnije oblike kako bi izrazio osećaj gubitka ili težine. Preminuo je 29. juna 1940. godine u Muraltu, u Švajcarskoj.

  • Comedians' Handbill (1938)
  • Angel Applicant (1939)

Gde danas možete posetiti njegova dela

Da biste pronašli tragove njegovog izuzetno plodnog stvaralaštva, put vas može voditi u Bern u Švajcarskoj. Zentrum Paul Klee čuva značajan deo njegovog nasleđa, nudeći prostor u kojem možete se lično susresti sa vizuelnim jezikom koji je Paul Klee razvijao tokom celog svog života. U blizini se nalazi i Kunstmuseum Bern, koji takođe čuva delove njegove istorije, uključujući remete kao što je To Parnassus.

Njegov uticaj se proteže daleko izvan granica Švajcarske. U Njujorku, Metropolitan Museum of Art poseduje obimnu kolekciju, koja uključuje devedeset dela poklonjenih od strane Heinz Bergruena. Ova dela omogućavaju posmatračima da kroz specifičnu upotrebu boje i forme prate evoluciju njegove misli. U Londonu, kolekcija Tate čuva nekoliko njegovih kompozicija, kao što je Walpurgis Night.

  • To Parnassus
  • Walpurgis Night

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