Small World

Paul Klee, 1914

The image depicts a complex tapestry of interwoven lines and abstract shapes, featuring circles, triangles, and jagged forms. Abstract figures resembling eyes and mask-like faces are dispersed throughout the composition. The artwork showcases a dense layering of patterns and a play of dark and light areas, creating a textured effect.

Artist: Paul Klee
Date: 1914
Type: Print
Medium: etching on wove paper
Dimensions: 14.4 × 9.5 cm
Collection: National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licence: Public domain, CC0

Image description

The image depicts a complex tapestry of interwoven lines and abstract shapes, featuring circles, triangles, and jagged forms. Abstract figures resembling eyes and mask-like faces are dispersed throughout the composition. The artwork showcases a dense layering of patterns and a play of dark and light areas, creating a textured effect.

Paul Klee