Lowlands

ID: #1759 | TOP 200 | Expresionism | Landscapes

Date: 1932
Medium: watercolours, paper
Location: private collection
Dimensions: 30 x 48

"Lowlands" (Czech "Nížiny") is an oil painting by the Swiss artist Paul Klee . This painting was created in 1931 during Klee's time as a member of the Bauhaus art group. Klee was known for his abstract and geometric paintings, which became iconic in the field of modern art.

The painting "Lowlands" shows a landscape painting, but Klee approached this subject in an abstract spirit. The painting combines geometric shapes and lines that create the impression of a landscape motif. The color palette is limited to shades of blue, white, and earth tones, which creates an impression of place.

Klee was often influenced by spiritual and philosophical ideas, and his paintings often have a deeper meaning and symbolism. "Lowlands" can be interpreted in different ways, and some critics see in the painting a reflection of Klee's perception of the world and his abstract approach to painting.

This painting is a typical example of Klee's modernist art and his ability to explore abstract forms and geometry in art. Klee's works are valued for their innovation and influence on modern art.

Klee painted picture Lowlands in 1932. Prevailing color of this fine art print is vivid and its shape is landscape. Original size is 30 x 48. This art piece is located in a private collection This image is printed on demand - you can choose material, size and finishing.

Paul Klee (1879-1940). From childhood, he was interested in both music and painting, but as is evident, finally decided on painting - his paintings are among prized artworks. In Munich, he met Kandinsky, Franz Marc, and other artists of the then avant-garde. He met also his future wife, pianist Lily Stumpf. His work is associated with a expressionism, cubism, and surrealism. He was one of the four Die Blaue Vier (with Kandinsky, Feininger and Jawlensky). He taught at Bauhaus and the Düsseldorf Academy until 1933, when the Nazis declared his paintings a figment of a sick soul and with labelled his whole creation as degenerate art. Klee was extremely hardworking and after his death, he left behind 8926 works in Switzerland. Klee’s paintings are fragile, with a sensitive use of color (his colour mixing ranks among the world’s best) and frequent references to poetry, music and dreams.