Animals in an Enclosure by Paul Klee

Animals in an Enclosure 1938

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junji ito style

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linocut print

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sketchbook drawing

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doodle art

Paul Klee’s *Animals in an Enclosure* from 1938 depicts a group of red-brown, abstract horses within a cage-like enclosure composed of thick black lines. The geometric shapes in the work create a sense of confinement and isolation. Klee, known for his experimental and symbolic use of color and form, captures the essence of these animals within their limited space, highlighting the tension between freedom and restriction. The artwork's abstract nature and striking use of color showcase Klee's unique style, a blend of Surrealism and Expressionism. *Animals in an Enclosure* is a testament to Klee's ability to express complex ideas through simple, evocative imagery.

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minneapolisinstituteofart about 1 year ago

Animals in Enclosure was created during Klee's exile in Switzerland after he was stripped of his professorship at the Düsseldorf Academy by the Nazis in 1933. It employs a labyrinth of aggressive shapes such as bars, arches, forks and arcs to create an imaginary enclosure for several hieroglyphic beasts. The relationship to prehistoric cave paintings and rock sculptures gives this work a sense of mystery and reveals most directly the influence of archaic forms on Klee's art.

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