About a motif from Hammamet
1914
During a transformative 1914 trip to Tunisia, Paul Klee had a major epiphany, famously writing in his diary that 'Color and I are one.' This piece captures that explosion of inspiration, breaking the North African landscape of Hammamet into a rhythmic grid of purples, blues, and pinks. The thick, blocky brushstrokes look almost like a mosaic, while a bold red triangle at the bottom anchors the composition, possibly hinting at a roof or architectural detail. It’s a beautiful snapshot of the moment Klee fully embraced color as his primary language.
- Technique
- Oil paint
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