In Position
1939
About this artwork
This watercolor and ink work features Klee's characteristic simplified, geometric forms balanced against an atmospheric background. It is inscribed '1939 VV6 in Stellung' at the bottom edge.
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Painted in 1939, this work was created during one of the most difficult years of Klee's life as he suffered from a debilitating illness and fled Nazi Germany for Switzerland. Despite the challenging circumstances, his late-period work shifted toward a more reductionist and cryptic visual language, often characterized by bold outlines and limited palettes. The title 'In Position' reflects his recurring interest in the interplay between spatial arrangement and the psychological weight of simple symbols.
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In Position
Paul Klee, 1939
