The Harbinger of Autumn [green/violet gradation with orange accent]

1922 · Watercolor and graphite · Paul Klee

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The Harbinger of Autumn [green/violet gradation with orange accent] by Paul Klee, shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) in Ramino Opaque White, living
Shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) · Framed paper, Ramino Opaque White · Living room
The Harbinger of Autumn [green/violet gradation with orange accent] by Paul Klee, shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) as gallery-wrapped canvas, den
Shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) · Gallery-wrapped canvas · Den
The Harbinger of Autumn [green/violet gradation with orange accent] by Paul Klee, shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) on canvas in Ramino Satin Black, hotel guest room
Shown at 30 × 40 in (76.2 × 101.6 cm) · Framed canvas, Ramino Satin Black · Hotel guest room
The Harbinger of Autumn [green/violet gradation with orange accent]

Story

A patchwork of rectangles in green, violet, and blue fills the composition, interrupted by a curved crescent shape and a small orange oval that stands apart from the cooler tones. Paul Klee made this watercolor and graphite work in 1922, building the image from a grid-like arrangement rather than a realistic scene. Klee, a German-Swiss artist, worked within the Bauhaus movement. The piece came to its collection as a gift.

Where it works

Cool-toned artwork suited to living rooms and dens, and to hotel guest rooms, in a horizontal format.

CreatorPaul Klee
Year1922
MediumWatercolor and graphite
Original dimensions9.5625 × 12.375 in.
SKUyale0083_frgc_1520
Archive IDrs:100:63836

Yale University Art Gallery, Gift of Collection Société Anonyme, 1941.537