Hitler (1931) by Paul Klee

Hitler - Paul Klee - 1931

Artwork Information

TitleHitler
ArtistPaul Klee
Date1931
Art MovementAbstract Expressionism

About Hitler

The artwork titled “Hitler,” attributed to artist Paul Klee and dated 1931, belongs to the Abstract Expressionism art movement. With a genre classified as figurative, this piece is a representation that embodies the period’s characteristic abstraction and expressive technique.

In describing the artwork, we can observe a simplified and almost caricaturized human figure. The facial features are distorted, yet there are recognizable elements such as hair, eyes, and lips, which give the figure an expressive demeanor. The sketch appears to be rendered in pencil, with lines that are both assertive and gestural, imparting a spontaneous and somewhat unfinished quality to the work. The figure is set against a blank background, which brings the viewer’s focus entirely onto the subject. Klee’s style here reflects an abstracted form with expressive lines that suggest movement and emotion rather than providing a literal representation.

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