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The Monarchist

Paul Klee

National Gallery of Art

The image shows an abstract bending figure with elongated limbs over a textured landscape resembling rough terrain or stone. The figure's form suggests a deep stretch or balance, with its smooth curve resembling an arc. Above the scene is a sun with radiating lines. The composition merges human form with elements of nature, blending the organic and abstract.

Artwork Details

Date
1904
Medium
etching and aquatint on zinc
Dimensions
3498 × 3491 px
Public Domain
Yes
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