Paul Klee, part II

 

Small Rhythmic Landscape (1920)

oil on canvas mounted on cardboard 27.8 x 21.5 cm

Paul Klee was a Swiss painter and artist known for his innovative and highly individualistic style. He was born in Switzerland in 1879 and studied art in Munich before moving to Berlin, where he became associated with the Expressionist movement. Klee's work is characterized by a wide range of influences, including Expressionism, Surrealism, and Cubism, and he is known for his use of bright colors and abstract forms. He was a prolific artist, producing more than 9,000 paintings and drawings during his career. Klee taught at the Bauhaus school in Germany for a number of years and had a significant influence on the development of modern art. He passed away in 1940.