What is Paul Klee famous for?

Paul Klee is famous for his paintings that incorporate elements of the Cubist, Expressionist and Surrealist movements. Some of the Swiss-German artist's most well-known works include Senecio, Castle and Sun and Fish Magic. Shop a selection of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.

What was Paul Klee famous for?

Paul Klee was famous for his artwork, which influenced a number of avant-garde styles. The Swiss-born German artist was a pioneer of Surrealist automatism, a way of drawing without focusing on conscious thought and instead letting lines occur automatically. He also made significant contributions to Primitivism, a style inspired by ancient techniques, and reductivism, which breaks familiar symbols down into their most basic parts. Some of Klee's most well-known works include Castle and Sun, Senecio, Cat and Bird, Fish Magic, Ad Parnassum, Angelus Novus and Flower Myth. Find a range of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.

What kind of artist was Paul Klee?

Paul Klee had a style all his own and has been termed the father of abstract art, a Bauhaus master and a leader in Surrealism. Yet his paintings are still hard to define and are distinctly “Klee”. He embraced the abstract and relied heavily on shape and color as forms of expression, while leaving behind the material world. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

Where can I see Paul Klee paintings?

You can see Paul Klee paintings in many locations around the world. In the U.S., you'll find his works in the collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas; and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Klee's paintings are also in many international museums, such as the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel, Germany; the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen, Switzerland; the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland; and the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, Spain. Shop a selection of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.

Was Paul Klee an abstract artist?

Yes, artist Paul Klee was considered an abstract artist but did not start working in abstract until a visit to Tunisia in 1914. Prior to 1914 and following it, he continued to experiment with different artistic moments including surrealism, expressionism and cubism. But it is through his abstract work that he is best known and he produced the largest number of works of art. Shop a selection of Paul Klee pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

How much is a Paul Klee painting worth?

How much a Paul Klee painting is worth depends on its condition, history and other factors. In 2011, his painting Tänzerin fetched more than $6.7 million at an auction in New York. Klee was inventive in his methods and techniques, experimenting with a huge array of different media. His works reflect an emotional lyricism, and he was unafraid to paint from a perspective of childlike innocence. His art frequently alludes to poetry, music and dreams and sometimes even includes words, symbols or musical notation. To find out the value of a particular work by the Swiss-German artist, enlist the help of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Paul Klee art.

How many works of art did Paul Klee create?

Paul Klee was a prolific artist who created more than 9,000 works of art that include paintings, prints, drawings, mixed media pieces and sculptures. The Swiss-German artist’s compositions include elements of Surrealism, Expressionism and Cubism. You'll find a collection of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.

Klee Paul

Joan Miro Matisse

Entartete Kunst

Line Bar

Vintage Modern Art Print

Paul Etching

Feininger Lyonel

Leonardo Da Vinci Painting

Klee Exhibition Poster

(after) Paul KleeLandscape Oversize print 30x20 inches Limited Edition, 1934 (printed later)

$625

Landscape Oversize print 30x20 inches Limited Edition

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in London, GB

Landsape Klee, Paul 1879–1940. Landschaft bei Pilamb, 1934,23 (K 3).

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1920s Abstract Abstract Prints

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Materials

Offset

Paul KleeKronen-Narr by Paul Klee, 1938

$298,500

Kronen-Narr by Paul Klee

By Paul Klee

Located in New Orleans, LA

Paul Klee 1879-1940 Swiss-German Kronen-Narr (Crown Fool) Signed "Klee" (lower right) Gouache and ink on newsprint on cardboard One of the most important artists of the 20th cent...

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20th Century Abstract Paintings

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Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Stilistisch", 1923

Unavailable

H 5.55 in W 7.48 in

Paul Klee Etching "Stilistisch"

By Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

Helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1923 by Paul Klee. Signatur is printed, lower center: Klee From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 15 Image: 5.55 x 7.48 in ( 1...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Möchten sollen", 1927

Unavailable

H 5.51 in W 7.48 in

Paul Klee Etching "Möchten sollen"

By Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

Helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1927 by Paul Klee. From portfolio "Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930" Here no 41 Measurements: Image: 5.51 x 7.48 in ( 14 x 19 cm ), Framed: 13.4...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Beladene Kinder", 1930

Unavailable

H 7.4 in W 5.71 in

Paul Klee Etching "Beladene Kinder"

By Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

Helio etching on hand-made paper, 1930 by Paul Klee. From portfolio " Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930.

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Paul Klee "Day Music, " Serigraph

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H 25.2 in W 30.91 in D 0.4 in

Paul Klee "Day Music, " Serigraph

By Paul Klee

Located in Paris, FR

After Paul Klee (1879-1940) Day Music, circa 1953 Serigraph on paper, signed upper right and numbered 258/300 lower left.

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20th Century German Prints

(after) Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Felsgräber", 1929

Unavailable

H 4.72 in W 7.56 in

Paul Klee Etching "Felsgräber"

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

Helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1929 by Paul Klee. Signatur is printed, lower center: Klee From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 50 Image: 4.72 x 7.56 in ( 1...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Paper, Etching

(after) Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Hexenmutter", 1925

Unavailable

H 7.48 in W 4.53 in

Paul Klee Etching "Hexenmutter"

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

Helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1925 by Paul Klee. Signature is printed, lower center: Klee.

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

(after) Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Historie", 1930

Unavailable

H 5.51 in W 7.36 in

Paul Klee Etching "Historie"

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

Helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1930 by Paul Klee. From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 72 Image: 5.51 x 7.36 in ( 14 x 18,7 cm ), Framed: 13.46 x 15.16 in ...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Materials

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Etching

Paul Klee Etching, Was Läuft Er? 1932 Signed

Unavailable

H 9.38 in W 11.74 in D 0.04 in

Paul Klee Etching, Was Läuft Er? 1932 Signed

By Paul Klee

Located in Brussels, BE

Paul Klee (1879-1940). Was läuft er?. 1932. Original signed etching.

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Vintage 1930s German Prints

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Paper

Carpet / Tapestry After Paul Klee

Unavailable

H 48.04 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in

Carpet / Tapestry After Paul Klee

Located in RÉDING, FR

"Carpet / Tapestry After Paul Klee " PAUL KLEE. After. Tapestry / artist's carpet, Puppet Theater.

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Late 20th Century Dutch Bohemian Tapestries

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Materials

Etching

(after) Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Sonne und Regen", 1929

Unavailable

H 15.16 in W 13.46 in

Paul Klee Etching "Sonne und Regen"

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

Helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1929 by Paul Klee. Framed. From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 53 Measurements: Image: 7.48 x 4.65 in ( 19 x 11,8 cm ), Fra...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Etching

(after) Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Familienspaziergang ( Tempo II )", 1930

Unavailable

H 5.12 in W 7.48 in

Paul Klee Etching "Familienspaziergang ( Tempo II )"

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

A vintage helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1930 after a drawing by Paul Klee. From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 70 Image: 5.12 x 7.48 in ( 13 x 19 cm ), ...

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Mid-20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

(after) Paul KleePaul Klee Etching "Stadt mit Wachttürmen", 1929/43

Unavailable

H 7.36 in W 5.31 in

Paul Klee Etching "Stadt mit Wachttürmen"

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

A vintage helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1949, after a 1923 drawing by Paul Klee. From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 59 Image: 7.36 x 5.31 in ( 18,7 x 1...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Landscape Prints

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Etching

(after) Paul KleePaul Klee Etching Kinderbildnis ( ganze Figur ), 1923/49

Unavailable

H 7.68 in W 3.03 in

Paul Klee Etching Kinderbildnis ( ganze Figur )

By (after) Paul Klee

Located in Berlin, DE

A vintage helio-etching on hand-made paper, 1949, after a 1923 drawing by Paul Klee. From portfolio Paul Klee, Handzeichnungen 1921-1930; Here no 16 Image: 7.68 x 3.03 in ( 19,5 x 7...

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Early 20th Century Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Etching

Vintage Paul Klee Exhibition Poster from Kunstmuseum Bern, Switzerland, 1994

Unavailable

H 51.19 in W 11.82 in D 1.19 in

Vintage Paul Klee Exhibition Poster from Kunstmuseum Bern, Switzerland, 1994

By Paul Klee

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Paul Klee Switzerland, 1994 Vintage exhibition poster "Die Legende vom Nil".

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1990s Swiss Posters

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Paper, Paint

John BlakemoreAd Marginum, Hommage to Paul Klee, No. 14, 1995

Unavailable

Unavailable

H 22.25 in W 18 in D 1.25 in

Modernist Painting

By Paul Klee

Located in Providence, RI

Abstract modernist painting, signed upper left corner Paul Klee 1927 N4 Framed in a simple gilded and black painted wood frame.

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Early 20th Century Paintings

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Masonite

Trucco FlorenciaHomenaje a Paul Klee, Abstract Acrylic Painting, Framed, 2010-Now, 2022

Unavailable

H 37.41 in W 28.75 in D 0.79 in

Homenaje a Paul Klee, Abstract Acrylic Painting, Framed, 2010-Now

By Trucco Florencia

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, AR

Immerse yourself in the vibrant and dynamic world of "Homenage a Paul Klee," a mesmerizing piece of abstract art that pays tribute to the legendary painter Paul Klee.

Category

2010s Abstract Abstract Paintings

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Acrylic

Paul KleeMan In Love, 1923

Unavailable

H 10.75 in W 7.5 in

Man In Love

Abstract Expressionist Figural Oil Painting, 1950’s

Unavailable

H 29 in W 23 in D 2 in

Abstract Expressionist Figural Oil Painting, 1950’s

By (after) Joan Miró, Wassily Kandinsky, (after) Paul Klee

Located in Framingham, MA

Unknown artist but came with a fine collection of art from an estate where every other painting has had great provenance. I can’t find any signatures but there is a vintage frame sho...

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

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Canvas, Wood, Paint

Buster ClevelandA Century of Art - Almost, 1990

Unavailable

H 5 in W 3 in

A Century of Art - Almost

By Buster Cleveland

Located in New York, NY

1922-1952: Paul Klee

Bauhaus Side Table

Unavailable

H 21.66 in W 23.63 in D 11.82 in

Bauhaus Side Table

By Estúdio Mais Alma, Gabriela Campos

Located in Rio De Janeiro, RJ

The palette of primary and contrasting colors echoes the approach of masters such as Wassily Kandinsky and Paul Klee, who explored the emotional and structural use of color.

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21st Century and Contemporary Brazilian Side Tables

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Wood

Harald Wilhelm Lauesen "Nudes"

Unavailable

H 1 in W 1 in D 1 in

Harald Wilhelm Lauesen "Nudes"

By Harald Willem Lauesen 1

Located in Handewitt, DE

Harald Wilhelm Lauesen was taught by Paul Klee (1879-1940).

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Vintage 1930s Danish Expressionist Paintings

Materials

Glass, Paper, Gouache

Else Ruckli-Stoecklin Tapestry

Unavailable

H 31.5 in W 26.97 in D 0.6 in

Else Ruckli-Stoecklin Tapestry

Located in Bern, CH

Else Ruckli-Stoecklin was born 1912, worked in Switzerland and showed in the 1960s her work beside works of Paul Klee.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swiss Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

"Geometric Man" Post-Modern Figurative Color Pencil Drawing, 1970s

Unavailable

H 20.25 in W 20.25 in D 0.75 in

"Geometric Man" Post-Modern Figurative Color Pencil Drawing

Located in Pasadena, CA

The composition evokes the aesthetics of the Bauhaus or Paul Klee: a minimal figuration, where color serves as structure.

Category

Late 20th Century Post-Modern Figurative Paintings

Materials

Color Pencil

Harald Wilhelm Lauesen "Nude and the Men"

Unavailable

H 18.51 in W 16.15 in D 0.2 in

Harald Wilhelm Lauesen "Nude and the Men"

By Harald Willem Lauesen 1

Located in Handewitt, DE

Harald Wilhelm Lauesen was taught by Paul Klee (1879-1940). Size: 51.0 x 45.0 (CM) / painting: 47.0 x 41.0 (CM).

Lithograph

$3,800Sale Price|20% Off

W 77 in L 104 in

Contemporary Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug in Black and Blue

Located in New York, NY

A modern Turkish flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century with a modern design in black and blue. Measures: 6' 5" x 8' 8".

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Modern Turkish Rugs

$6,250

W 100 in L 120 in

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Black Geometric Pattern

By Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

Hand knotted in texturally soft, inviting wool, this modern 8 x 10 rug hails from the latest additions to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection, a celebration of Swedish modernis...

Category

2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Materials

Archival Pigment, Archival Paper

Leo MaranzAdagio, Op Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Leo Maranz, 1977

$600

H 30 in W 30 in

Adagio, Op Art Geometric Abstract Screenprint by Leo Maranz

By Leo Maranz

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Leo Maranz, American (1900 - 1988) Title: Adagio Year: 1977 Medium: Screenprint, signed and numbered in pencil Edition: 300 Paper Size: 30...

Category

1970s Abstract Geometric Abstract Prints

Materials

Screen

Robert NatkinColorful Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Robert Natkin, circa 1977

$960Sale Price|20% Off

H 31 in W 24 in

Colorful Abstract Expressionist Lithograph by Robert Natkin

By Robert Natkin

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Robert Natkin, American (1930 - 2010) Title: Untitled - V Year: circa 1977 Medium: Lithograph, Signed in Pencil Size: 31 in. x 24 in. (78.74 cm x 60.96 cm)

Category

1970s Abstract Expressionist Abstract Prints

Materials

Lithograph

Kind of CyanBalance is Possible, Blue and White, Handmade Cyanotype, Organic Modern on Paper, 2025

$570

H 28 in W 40 in

Balance is Possible, Blue and White, Handmade Cyanotype, Organic Modern on Paper

By Kind of Cyan

Located in Barcelona, ES

This one-of-a-kind cyanotype monotype layers soft, sinuous bands of blue to create a serene, wave-like field of motion. The artist shapes light-sensitive chemistry directly on waterc...

Category

2010s Post-Modern Abstract Prints

Materials

Paper, Lithograph, Monotype

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Questions About Klee Paul

What is Paul Klee famous for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Paul Klee is famous for his paintings that incorporate elements of the Cubist, Expressionist and Surrealist movements. Some of the Swiss-German artist's most well-known works include Senecio, Castle and Sun and Fish Magic. Shop a selection of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.
What was Paul Klee famous for?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024
Paul Klee was famous for his artwork, which influenced a number of avant-garde styles. The Swiss-born German artist was a pioneer of Surrealist automatism, a way of drawing without focusing on conscious thought and instead letting lines occur automatically. He also made significant contributions to Primitivism, a style inspired by ancient techniques, and reductivism, which breaks familiar symbols down into their most basic parts. Some of Klee's most well-known works include Castle and Sun, Senecio, Cat and Bird, Fish Magic, Ad Parnassum, Angelus Novus and Flower Myth. Find a range of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.
What kind of artist was Paul Klee?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Paul Klee had a style all his own and has been termed the father of abstract art, a Bauhaus master and a leader in Surrealism. Yet his paintings are still hard to define and are distinctly “Klee”. He embraced the abstract and relied heavily on shape and color as forms of expression, while leaving behind the material world. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
Where can I see Paul Klee paintings?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 21, 2024
You can see Paul Klee paintings in many locations around the world. In the U.S., you'll find his works in the collections of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art in San Francisco, California; the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, New York; the Phillips Collection in Washington, D.C.; the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, in Houston, Texas; and the Art Institute of Chicago in Chicago, Illinois. Klee's paintings are also in many international museums, such as the Franz Marc Museum in Kochel, Germany; the Fondation Beyeler in Riehen, Switzerland; the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland; and the Thyssen-Bornemisza National Museum in Madrid, Spain. Shop a selection of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.
Was Paul Klee an abstract artist?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, artist Paul Klee was considered an abstract artist but did not start working in abstract until a visit to Tunisia in 1914. Prior to 1914 and following it, he continued to experiment with different artistic moments including surrealism, expressionism and cubism. But it is through his abstract work that he is best known and he produced the largest number of works of art. Shop a selection of Paul Klee pieces from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.
How much is a Paul Klee painting worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
How much a Paul Klee painting is worth depends on its condition, history and other factors. In 2011, his painting Tänzerin fetched more than $6.7 million at an auction in New York. Klee was inventive in his methods and techniques, experimenting with a huge array of different media. His works reflect an emotional lyricism, and he was unafraid to paint from a perspective of childlike innocence. His art frequently alludes to poetry, music and dreams and sometimes even includes words, symbols or musical notation. To find out the value of a particular work by the Swiss-German artist, enlist the help of an experienced art dealer or certified appraiser. On 1stDibs, explore a range of Paul Klee art.
How many works of art did Paul Klee create?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
Paul Klee was a prolific artist who created more than 9,000 works of art that include paintings, prints, drawings, mixed media pieces and sculptures. The Swiss-German artist’s compositions include elements of Surrealism, Expressionism and Cubism. You'll find a collection of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.