Senecio is an iconic work by Paul Klee created in 1922, currently held at the Kunstmuseum Basel. The painting depicts a circular face divided into rectangles of various colours – orange, pink, yellow and white. The eyes are represented by simple circles, while the eyebrows are formed by a triangle above the left eye and a curved line above the right, creating the illusion of a raised eyebrow. This geometric composition recalls both a mask and the motley costume of a harlequin.
The work reflects Klee’s philosophy of relating art to music and nature. Despite its apparent simplicity, with shapes and colours that might seem childlike or primitive, closer observation reveals a profound complexity in the interplay of forms and colours.
Unique quality material
Print on handmade Amalfi paper Sheet size: 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 in) With frame: 32 x 32 cm (12.6 x 12.6 in) Material: artwork printed on very fine handmade Amalfi paper with deckled edges Frame: light brown beech wood and wood pulp, handmade
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