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Queen of Hearts (Herzdame)

1921

Paul Klee

Associated Names

Paul Klee

Artist, Swiss, 1879 - 1940

The image displays intersecting lines and swirling curves creating an abstract composition. A central spiral resembles a stylized treble clef. Other lines intersect diagonally and horizontally, forming geometric shapes. Small leaf-like forms are present, evoking imagery of plants or organic growth. The overall effect is a blend of geometric precision and free-form, meandering lines, resembling a musical composition visually.

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Artwork overview

Medium

lithograph
Credit Line

Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Burton Tremaine
Accession Number

1971.86.21
Catalogue Raisonné

Kornfeld 1963, no. 80, State b

Artwork history & notes

Bibliography

1963

Kornfeld, Eberhard W. Verzeichnis des Graphischen Werkes von Paul Klee. Bern: Verlag Kornfeld and Klipstein, 1963.

1998

Helfenstein, Josef, and Christian Rumelin. Paul Klee: Catalogue Raisonné, Vol. III. Bern, 2000: 2621.

Wikidata ID

Q65576082

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