Small World (Kleinwelt)
1914
ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
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Paul Klee
Paul Klee (German: ; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist.
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ink
From the collection of National Gallery of Art
Small World (Kleinwelt) is a 1914 ink by Paul Klee, held at National Gallery of Art.
This image is a dense, black-and-white etching packed with tiny shapes. You see scattered animals—birds, fish, and deer—along with odd, floating eyes and wobbly lines that look like trees or maybe people. The background is a messy tangle of dots and scribbles, making the whole scene feel crowded and alive. The artist used a mix of sharp lines and fuzzy textures, which gives it a rough, sketchy feel. The title *Small World* hints it might be playing with how we see things up close versus far away. Want to know more? Check out etching to see how artists like this make prints.
Paul Klee (German: ; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist.
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