After the Flood
1936 Beyeler Foundation
About this artwork
This work is a mixed media composition featuring Klee's characteristic calligraphic lines over a layered, textured background. It reflects his experimentation with complex surface treatments and abstract symbolic imagery.
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Paul Klee produced this piece during his later years in Switzerland, a time when his health was declining and his artistic output became increasingly simplified yet deeply symbolic. The title, 'After the Flood,' evokes a sense of post-catastrophic atmosphere, mirroring the turbulent political climate of 1936 Europe as well as his personal introspection. His ability to balance structured grids with fluid, chaotic marks remains a hallmark of his unique contribution to modern art.
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After the Flood
Paul Klee, 1936
