Untitled
1930
ink
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
About the artist
Artist
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 Museum of Modern Art
Dominant colour
Untitled is a 1930 ink by Paul Klee, held at Museum of Modern Art.
This image shows a black-and-white drawing of a strange, branching creature. Its body splits into jagged limbs and leaf-like shapes, almost like a tree with arms. The background fades from dark to light, giving it a shadowy, dreamy feel. The lines look hand-carved into a plate, then printed. That’s how the artist made the different shades—no paint, just ink pressed into grooves. If you like this style, check out etching to see how artists use metal plates to create prints like this.
Paul Klee (German: ; 18 December 1879 – 29 June 1940) was a Swiss-born German artist.
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