Paul Klee - Forgetful Angel, 1939

Zentrum Paul Klee EN

Mar 17, 20172:59Arts

Paul Klee drew this «Forgetful angel» in 1939 with very few pencil lines. It is one of over 35 depictions of angels from the last years of the artist’s life and work. In their appearance they correspond entirely to our t...

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