Artwork Replica Death and fire, 1940 by Paul Klee (1879-1940, Switzerland) | WahooArt.com

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"Death and fire"

Paul Klee (i) - Oil (i) - 44 x 46 cm - 1940 - Expressionism (i)
Death and Fire was painted by Paul Klee in 1940, only months before his death in June of that year. Since around 1935, he had been suffering from a disease called scleroderma. He suffered from tiredness, rashes, and aching joints in his hands as a result of the disease. As a result, his art became more simple, yet "Death and Fire," a picture he created, has a profound message. Oils on distemper on jute were used to create this very expressionist work. The vivid oranges and yellows contrasted with the white and strong, black lines of this design. It's been compared to a cave artwork by several writers. Although Klee had previously been affected by primitive and tribal art, his health and physical state must have had a significant influence on the style of this painting. The image's simple and striking design draws the spectator in, although the white face might appear hideous at times. The entire image, which appears to have a childish aspect at first look, when paired with the warm, fire-like light and the "tod" messages, evokes a variety of contradictory feelings in the spectator. The artwork was displayed in a museum dedicated to this extremely brilliant artist in Bern, Switzerland in 2014.

 




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