Gradation de cristal

Paul Klee

1922

Gradation de cristal by Paul Klee, 1922

Paul Klee's 'Crystal Gradation' (1922) looks like a kaleidoscope shattered into geometric pieces and reassembled with mathematical precision. Using layered washes of muted blues, pinks, and greys, Klee creates a sense of depth and movement, as if we are peering into a fractured gemstone or a cubist dream. Created during his time teaching at the Bauhaus, this piece reflects his fascination with color theory and structural composition, turning abstract shapes into a rhythmic visual puzzle that invites you to get lost in its angular maze.

Technique
watercolor
Material
paper

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