Church
1938
Paul Klee created this whimsical piece, titled 'Kirke,' in 1938 during the final years of his life, when illness pushed his style toward a raw, childlike expressionism. The title likely refers to the mythological sorceress Circe, known for turning men into animals—perhaps explaining the cat-like ears and wide, startled eyes of the central green-faced figure. Klee painted directly onto a coarse, woven fabric, leaving the rough texture visible and giving the soft blues and greens a weathered, ancient feel. This late work strips away academic polish, revealing a playful maze of geometric lines that seem to trap the mysterious character inside.
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