Viejo vapor

Paul Klee, 1922

The artwork features abstract geometric shapes and lines forming the outline of a steamboat. The structure includes angular forms resembling the hull and deck of a boat, with circular elements suggesting paddle wheels. Vertical lines extend upwards, hinting at smokestacks or masts. The background is a wash of muted colors, blending blues and browns. The overall composition is abstract, with the simplified forms creating an impression of an old steamboat.
Artista
Paul Klee
Fecha
1922
Tipo
Dibujo
Técnica
Dibujo por transferencia al óleo y acuarela sobre papel verjurado, en el soporte original de Klee
Medidas
15,8 × 16,8 cm
Colección
National Gallery of Art, Washington
Licencia
Dominio público, CC0

Descripción de la imagen

The artwork features abstract geometric shapes and lines forming the outline of a steamboat. The structure includes angular forms resembling the hull and deck of a boat, with circular elements suggesting paddle wheels. Vertical lines extend upwards, hinting at smokestacks or masts. The background is a wash of muted colors, blending blues and browns. The overall composition is abstract, with the simplified forms creating an impression of an old steamboat.

Paul Klee