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Paul Klee Art

German, 1879-1940

Paul Klee was a Swiss-born German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included Expressionism, Cubism and Surrealism.

Klee was a natural draftsman who experimented with and eventually deeply explored color theory, writing about it extensively; his lectures Writings on Form and Design Theory (Schriften zur Form und Gestaltungslehre) — which were published in English as the Paul Klee Notebooks — are held to be as important for modern art as Leonardo da Vinci's A Treatise on Painting was for the Renaissance.

Klee and his colleague, Russian painter Wassily Kandinsky, both taught at the Bauhaus school of art, design and architecture in Germany. His works reflect his dry humor and his sometimes childlike perspective, his personal moods and beliefs, and his musicality.

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(Biography provided by Cerbera Gallery)

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Artist: Paul Klee
Paul Klee, Winter Sleep, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1938
Paul Klee, Winter Sleep, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1938

Paul Klee, Winter Sleep, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1938

By Paul Klee

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Paul Klee (1879–1940), titled Sommeil d’hiver (Winter Sleep), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. I, No. 3, originates from the 1938 issue p...

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1930s Modern Paul Klee Art

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Lithograph

Kronen-Narr by Paul Klee
Kronen-Narr by Paul Klee

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 Paul Klee Art

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Ink, Gouache, Cardboard, Newsprint

1967 poster for an exhibition of Paul Klee at the Cantini Museum in Marseille
1967 poster for an exhibition of Paul Klee at the Cantini Museum in Marseille

1967 poster for an exhibition of Paul Klee at the Cantini Museum in Marseille

By Paul Klee

Located in PARIS, FR

Beautiful poster from 1967 for an exhibition of Paul Klee at the Cantini Museum in Marseille. Paul Klee was a Swiss-born German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by ...

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1960s Cubist Paul Klee Art

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Paper, Lithograph

Der Hafen von Plit
Der Hafen von Plit

Der Hafen von Plit

By Paul Klee

Located in Palm Desert, CA

"Der Hafen von Plit" is a drawing by Paul Klee. The drawing is signed lower left, "Klee". The framed piece measures 25 1/4 x 30 1/2 x 1 3/8 in. Paul Klee was one of the most import...

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1920s Abstract Paul Klee Art

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Ink, Laid Paper, Pen

Bauchredner und Rufer im Moor, Cubist Pochoir Print on Rice Paper by Paul Klee
Bauchredner und Rufer im Moor, Cubist Pochoir Print on Rice Paper by Paul Klee

Bauchredner und Rufer im Moor, Cubist Pochoir Print on Rice Paper by Paul Klee

By Paul Klee

Located in Long Island City, NY

Artist: Paul Klee, After, Swiss (1879 - 1940) Title: Bauchredner und Rufer im Moor (Ventiloque criant dans le marais) Year: 1964 after 1920 Drawing Medium: Pochoir on Rice Paper, Sig...

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1960s Expressionist Paul Klee Art

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Rice Paper, Stencil

The Man in Love, from: Masters Portfolio of the Staatliches Bauhaus - German
The Man in Love, from: Masters Portfolio of the Staatliches Bauhaus - German

The Man in Love, from: Masters Portfolio of the Staatliches Bauhaus - German

By Paul Klee

Located in London, GB

This original lithograph in colours is hand signed in pencil by the artist "Klee" at the lower right margin. Our impression is from the third and final state of this lithograph which...

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1920s Bauhaus Paul Klee Art

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Lithograph

Paul Klee - Sganrelle - Art Print

Paul Klee - Sganrelle - Art Print

By Paul Klee

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Art print on heavy paper After the original from 1922 In great condition

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1920s Paul Klee Art

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Color

Paul Klee, Child’s Head, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1939
Paul Klee, Child’s Head, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1939

Paul Klee, Child’s Head, from Verve, Revue Artistique, 1939

By Paul Klee

Located in Southampton, NY

This exquisite lithograph by Paul Klee (1879–1940), titled Tete d’enfant (Child’s Head), from Verve, Revue Artistique et Litteraire, Vol. II, No. 5–6, originates from the 1939 issue ...

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1930s Modern Paul Klee Art

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Lithograph

Esel - Lithograph by Paul Klee - 1925
Esel - Lithograph by Paul Klee - 1925

Esel - Lithograph by Paul Klee - 1925

By Paul Klee

Located in Roma, IT

Lithograph on imitation Japan paper, from the book Monatshefte für Bücherfreunde und Graphiksammler, edited by Hans Loubier and Willy Kurth, 1st year 1925. Leipzig, Klinkhardt & Bier...

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1920s Modern Paul Klee Art

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Lithograph

Sganrelle

Sganrelle

By Paul Klee

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Art print on heavy paper After the original from 1922 In great condition

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1920s Paul Klee Art

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Color

Sganrelle

Sganrelle

By Paul Klee

Located in Winterswijk, NL

Art print on heavy paper After the original from 1922 In great condition

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1920s Paul Klee Art

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Color

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Paul KleeWinter, 1938

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H 13.78 in W 10.24 in D 0.04 in

Winter

By Paul Klee

Located in OPOLE, PL

Paul Klee (1879-1940) - Winter Lithograph from 1938. Dimensions of work: 35 x 26 cm Publisher: Tériade, Paris. The work is in Excellent condition. Fast and secure shipment.

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"Portrait of a Yellow Man" Poster by Paul Klee
"Portrait of a Yellow Man" Poster by Paul Klee

"Portrait of a Yellow Man" Poster by Paul Klee

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2018 Paul Klee 'The Vase' Abstract Multicolor Germany Offset Lithograph

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Der Kunftige (Arrival of the Bridegroom) - Collotype Print after P. Klee

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Paul Klee, Garten Der Leidenschaft (Garden of Passion)
Paul Klee, Garten Der Leidenschaft (Garden of Passion)

Paul Klee, Garten Der Leidenschaft (Garden of Passion)

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Paul Klee's Garten Der Liedenschaft (Garden of Passion) is one of his precious few etchings. Widely recognized as one of the great artists of the twentieth century, Klee's work man...

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Général en Chef des Barbares - Lithograph and Offset after P. Klee - 1977
Général en Chef des Barbares - Lithograph and Offset after P. Klee - 1977

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1970s Contemporary Paul Klee Art

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Find a wide variety of authentic Paul Klee art available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Paul Klee in lithograph, etching, paper and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 20th century and is mostly associated with the Expressionist style. Not every interior allows for large Paul Klee art, so small editions measuring 6 inches across are available. Customers who are interested in this artist might also find the work of Lovis Corinth, Rudolf Bauer, and Otto Dix. Paul Klee art prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $166 and tops out at $155,000, while the average work can sell for $980.
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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 20, 2024
    Paul Klee is the Swiss painter who was known for combining Surrealism with Expressionism. His works reflect an emotional lyricism, and he was unafraid to approach his art from a perspective of childlike innocence. Klee's paintings frequently allude to poetry, music and dreams and sometimes even include words, symbols and musical notation. Some of his most famous pieces include Castle and Sun, Senecio, Cat and Bird, Fish Magic and Angelus Novus. Explore a range of Paul Klee art on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.