Herr der Stadt 1937

Paul Klee's "Herr der Stadt" (Master of the City) from 1937 exemplifies his signature style of geometric abstraction. The artwork features a central figure, whose form is fragmented into angular shapes, surrounded by a grid of lines and colored planes. This composition, rendered in a palette of muted greens, pinks, and yellows, conveys a sense of both urbanity and mystery. The work, created during a time of immense social and political upheaval, evokes a sense of displacement and the fragmentation of identity in modern life.