- Artist
- Paul Klee 1879–1940
- Original title
- Historische Stätte
- Medium
- Watercolour and ink on paper on board
- Dimensions
- Support: 355 × 487 mm
- Collection
- Tate
- Acquisition
- Bequeathed by Elly Kahnweiler 1991 to form part of the gift of Gustav and Elly Kahnweiler, accessioned 1994
- Reference
- T06797
Display caption
In the 1920s Klee started to spray paint onto the surface of his work with an atomiser. In 1927, he used this technique to make a number of works which depicted landscapes or figures. This technical innovation resulted in hazy, atmospheric backgrounds over which Klee would paint his subject. This landscape shows his interest in architectural forms rendered in a mysterious fairy-tale setting.
Gallery label, September 2004
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