Artwork
The Calculating Old Man
The Calculating Old Man is a print by Paul Klee. It dates from 1929 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
- Accession no.
- 1978.18
- Credit line
- Dudley P. Allen Fund
About this work
Overview
The Calculating Old Man is a 1929 print by Paul Klee, a Swiss-born German artist. It is part of the collection at The Cleveland Museum of Art.
Subject & Meaning
The print depicts a simplified figure with a large head and small body, holding a bundle of wavy lines that may represent a plant or tangled wires. The figure's simplicity and the enigmatic bundle invite interpretation.
Technique & Style
Executed in black lines on a light background, the work features a flat, geometric quality. The use of even horizontal lines to fill the background creates a sense of order, contrasting with the organic shape of the bundle held by the figure.
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Artist & collection
Artist
Paul Klee (German:; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist.
