Protectora
1932
Paul Klee titled this 1932 piece 'Schützerin' (Protectress), creating a visual story of safety amidst chaos that hints at his Expressionist roots. Amidst a gloomy, cavernous background of murky greys, a vibrant, red-dotted form wraps around a central shape like a shield or a protective cloak. The organic, biomorphic shapes suggest a biological cell or a spirit fiercely guarding a secret, reflecting Klee's fascination with nature and the subconscious just before the political climate in Europe turned dark.
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