Paul Klee’s 1915 work, braunes Δ rechtw. strebendes Dreieck, is a seminal drawing from the artist’s pivotal early abstract phase, executed during the turbulence of the First World War. This piece utilizes watercolor on chalk ground on paper, a meticulous technique that provides a unique texture beneath the delicate washes of color, before being mounted carefully on cardboard. This period marked a significant turning point for Klee, who moved toward purely formal, color-based expression and the reduction of pictorial elements to their most essential geometric forms.
The drawing’s title, translating to "brown triangle right-angled striving triangle," directly reflects the subject matter: a composition built solely upon highly controlled triangles that suggest dynamism and movement. Klee explores the intrinsic psychological and expressive qualities embedded within these simple, structured shapes, pushing beyond traditional representation into the realm of pure abstraction.
This classification as a key drawing underscores Klee's mastery of composition and line, even when prioritizing color application. It serves as an essential reference point for understanding the burgeoning modernist movement in Europe. The work is housed in the distinguished collection of the Kunstsammlung NRW, where it remains a key artifact documenting the development of abstraction in the early 20th century. Though this masterpiece is preserved in the museum, admirers often seek out high-quality prints and reproductions related to Klee's groundbreaking early abstract principles.
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