| Red Balloon | |
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| Artist | Paul Klee |
| Year | 1922 |
| Medium | Chalk, oil |
| Location | Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA |
| Dimensions | 12.2 x 12.5 in 31.1 x 31.7 cm |
| Paul Klee Famous Paintings | |
| Twittering Machine, 1922 | |
| Cat and Bird, 1928 | |
| Senecio, 1922 | |
| Ad Parnassum, 1932 | |
| Castle and Sun, 1928 | |
| Red Balloon, 1922 | |
| Fish Magic, 1925 | |
| Insula Dulcamara, 1938 | |
| Dream City, 1921 | |
| Complete Works |
The Red Balloon was painted by the iconic artist Paul Klee in 1922. The colorful display of geometric shapes seemingly floating in the air, offer a unique image. Its cityscape background compliments the vision of vibrant shades of red, yellow, blue and green. Klee skillfully directs the eye to the lone red circular balloon set center stage with his use of shape and form.
Style and Technique
Paul Klee masterfully implemented the cubist technique in the design of this painting. The deconstructed shapes and different viewpoints bring life to this abstract design. The use of oil and chalk on muslin helps to bring out the intense colors and show Klee’s expertise in color theory.
The sharp lines, bright colors and geometric shapes give The Red Balloon a life of its own. The cubist technique executed by Paul Klee is unmistakable in its implementation. The Red Balloon is a display of abstract style and structure, while its whimsical images seem to amuse its viewer.