1920
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
A Genius Serves a Small Breakfast (Ein Genius serviert ein kleines Frühstück) is a 1920 ink by Paul Klee, held at National Gallery of Art.
The image depicts a whimsical scene with a large, winged creature serving a small breakfast to a tiny figure. The creature has a long, curved tail and a small head with a large eye. It is holding a tray with a cup and a plate, which it is offering to the small figure. The background of the image is a light brown color, with a thin black border around the edges. The image is a lithograph, which is a type of printmaking technique that involves drawing on stone with a grease-based medium. The use of lithography gives the image a soft, dreamy quality. If you're interested in learning more about the artist behind this image, you might want to look up Paul Klee.
Paul Klee (German: ; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist.
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