Arabian Song

1932 · oil on burlap · Paul Klee

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Arabian Song by Paul Klee, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) in Arber Natural, living
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Framed paper, Arber Natural · Living room
Arabian Song by Paul Klee, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, bedroom
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Bedroom
Arabian Song by Paul Klee, shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) on canvas in Arber Warm Walnut, hotel lobby
Shown at 28 × 42 in (71.1 × 106.7 cm) · Framed canvas, Arber Warm Walnut · Hotel lobby
Arabian Song

Story

A figure built from geometric shapes dominates the composition, rendered in pink and red tones against a beige and blue backdrop. Circular eyes stare out from the form, while a heart shape hangs suspended within its structure, giving the body an abstract, almost musical rhythm. Paul Klee made this piece in oil on burlap in 1932. Klee, German-Swiss (1879–1940), worked within the Bauhaus movement. The painting entered The Phillips Collection's holdings through acquisition in 1940.

Where it works

Warm-toned artwork suited to living rooms and bedrooms, and to hotel lobbies, in a vertical format.

CreatorPaul Klee
Year1932
Mediumoil on burlap
Original dimensions35.875 × 25.375 in
SKUphco0017_frgc_1421
Archive IDrs:100:39254

The Phillips Collection, Washington, DC, Acquired 1940