Battle scene from the comic fantastic opera ‘The Seafarer’ (1923) by Paul Klee

Battle scene from the comic fantastic opera 'The Seafarer' - Paul Klee - 1923

Artwork Information

TitleBattle scene from the comic fantastic opera 'The Seafarer'
ArtistPaul Klee
Date1923
Mediumgouache,oil,pencil,watercolor,paper
Dimensions50 x 34.5 cm
Art MovementSurrealism
Current LocationKunstmuseum Basel, Basel, Switzerland

About Battle scene from the comic fantastic opera 'The Seafarer'

The artwork titled “Battle scene from the comic fantastic opera ‘The Seafarer'” was created by the artist Paul Klee in 1923. It is a multifaceted composition employing mediums such as gouache, oil, pencil, and watercolor on paper. Belonging to the Surrealism movement, the artwork measures approximately 50 by 34.5 centimeters. Paul Klee’s creation falls under the battle painting genre and is currently housed at the Kunstmuseum Basel in Basel, Switzerland.

The artwork depicts a dynamic and imaginative battle scene as envisioned by Klee, characterized by the use of vibrant colors and abstract shapes. The subject matter features figures that seem to be engaged in conflict, with a distinctly fantastical quality that is typical of Klee’s oeuvre. One can observe the application of color in blocks or patches contributing to a patchwork-like background, intersecting with the central figures to create a sense of depth and texture. This enigmatic composition invites the viewer to interpret the surreal scenario, which, as the title suggests, is drawn from an operatic narrative. Klee’s distinctive style, marked by the playful and the profound, is palpable in this work, showcasing his ability to weave the whimsical and the serious into a cohesive artistic expression.

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