The image depicts a drawing of a tightrope walker by Paul Klee. The drawing is in black and is on a pinkish-brown background with a large white cross in the middle. The background is darker at the top and bottom and lighter in the middle. There are darker splotches throughout the background. The drawing depicts a figure on a tightrope with a balancing pole. The figure has a circle for a head with a line through it and a triangular body. The tightrope walker is standing on a line that is supported by lines that extend down to the bottom of the image. There are geometric shapes and lines around the tightrope walker. The drawing is abstract and has a textured appearance, with visible speckles and marks. The image has a white border around it.
Artwork Details
- Dimensions
- 557 × 893 px
- Museum Record
- View original
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