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Blick auf einen Fluss (View on a River), by Paul Klee, ink, 1912

Blick auf einen Fluss (View on a River)

Paul Klee

1912

ink

From the collection of National Gallery of Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Blick auf einen Fluss (View on a River) is a 1912 ink by Paul Klee, held at National Gallery of Art.

Who painted this?
Paul Klee
When & what style?
1912
Where can I see it?
National Gallery of Art

About this work

This painting shows a landscape with a river in the background and a house on the left side. The house has a sloping roof and is surrounded by trees. The river is depicted in a simple, abstract way, with a few lines suggesting its shape. The painting is done in a minimalist style, with bold lines and simple shapes. The colors are muted, with shades of brown and gray dominating the palette. The overall effect is one of calmness and serenity, with the peaceful landscape evoking a sense of tranquility. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to look up the artist, Klee, Paul.

About the artist

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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