Figure in Yellow
1937
About this artwork
This work features bold, graphic lines layered over vibrant blocks of yellow and orange, typical of Klee's late period. It is characterized by simplified, totemic forms that bridge the gap between figurative representation and pure abstraction.
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Created in 1937, this piece belongs to a period of intense productivity for Klee, despite the fact that his work was being declared 'degenerate' by the Nazi regime in Germany. During these years, he developed a more simplified, heavy-lined visual language that often feels like a secret code or an ancient, personal mythology.
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Figure in Yellow
Paul Klee, 1937
