atmosphaerische Gruppe in Bewegung, 1929 by Paul Klee is a significant drawing exemplifying the artist’s transitional style during his tenure at the Bauhaus in Dessau. This intricate work was executed using watercolor and ink on paper, a favored combination that allowed Klee to marry graphic precision with luminous color fields, before being meticulously mounted onto cardboard.
Created during a highly productive year that preceded Klee’s departure from the influential design school, the composition reflects his deep engagement with cosmic structure and rhythmic design. The title, translated as "Atmospheric Group in Movement," accurately describes the subject matter: a cluster of delicate, semi-abstract forms defined by vibrating lines and subtly graded washes of color. Klee utilized thin ink lines to establish the framework of the composition, filling the spaces with translucent watercolor layers that imply depth and dynamic flow without relying on traditional perspective.
This piece, classified formally as a drawing, demonstrates Klee’s mastery in conveying complexity and energy on an intimate scale. The forms appear almost weightless, contributing to the ethereal quality referenced in the title. The work remains a critical example of German modern art from the interwar period and is held within the esteemed permanent collection of the Kunstsammlung NRW.
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