Small World
1914
From the collection of Cleveland Museum 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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From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art
Small World is a 1914 by Paul Klee, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.
This image is a busy, black-and-white mess of shapes and lines. You see lots of tiny figures walking, some animals, and strange symbols scattered everywhere. The background looks like a tangled forest or maybe a crowd of people, but it’s hard to tell. Some parts are dark and thick, while others fade into light spots. The artist signed it in the corner, but the messy style makes it hard to pick out details. The mix of people, animals, and odd marks feels like a dream or a joke. If you like this wild style, look up Paul Klee next.
Paul Klee (German: ; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist.
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