The artwork “Landscape with Sunset” by Paul Klee, created in 1923, manifests the principles of the Cubist movement through its oil on cardboard medium. The piece measures 40.6 x 29.8 centimeters and is categorized within the genre of landscape. Currently, this artwork resides in a private collection.
The artwork portrays an abstract landscape scene, characterized by its geometric forms and blocks of color which is typical of Cubist style. There is a rich interplay of warm hues, predominantly reds and oranges, suggesting the warmth of a sunset. The composition seems to be a collection of structures, perhaps houses, interspersed with what may be natural forms like trees. The overall effect is a flattening of space, with elements layered upon one another, creating a sense of depth and dimension through the juxtaposition of shapes and colors. The brushwork is not detailed, but rather broad and suggestive, leaving much to the viewer’s interpretation. The essence of a sunset is captured not through a literal depiction, but through the mood evoked by the color scheme and the suggestion of a horizon with the darker areas possibly representing the earth or silhouette forms against the sky.
