Angel still feminine - 1939


Size (cm): 50x75
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The still feminine angel work of Paul Klee, made in 1939, is presented as a reflection committed to the duality of the angelic figure, a representation that transcends the merely decorative to enter the deep symbolism that characterizes the work of the Swiss artist. Klee, an innovative within the artistic avant -garde of the twentieth century, mixes symbolism, abstraction and surrealism, achieving in this painting a unique synthesis that invites the viewer to an intimate meditation on the nature of being and the spiritual.

In the still feminine angel composition, Klee uses a scheme of geometric shapes and fluid lines that make up the figure of an angel, stylized and ethereal. The image, although clear in its representation, is imbued with an enigma aura. The angel is presented with a body that contemporarily suggests fragility, showing a silhouette that seems to float instead of firmly settling on the canvas. This ethereal quality is accentuated by the use of soft colors and cakes ranging from pink to blue, creating an almost dreamlike environment. The tones, which give off a dim luminosity, suggest a halo of tranquility and peace, contrasting with the turbulence of the historical context in which Klee painted this work.

Despite the emblematic allusion to femininity inherent in the angelic figure, Klee manages to distance himself from the traditional topics that associate angels with purity and canonization. Here, the femininity of the angel is not limited to being a symbol of worship, but becomes a channel to explore the complexity of identity, desire and vulnerability. The work can be glimpsed as a criticism of the stereotyped conceptions of women in their time, by submitting their figure to a multiplicity of meanings that escape the conventional.

In addition, the fluidity in the lines reinforces the notion of movement, suggesting that the angel is not a static entity, but a transition figure, perhaps representing a trip between the earthly and the celestial. This mobility is in line with the characteristic style of Klee, where transformation and dynamism are an essential part of the visual message.

It is interesting to note that Angel still feminine was created in a critical period of history, which was marked by the rise of totalitarian regimes and the imminent World War II. This work can be interpreted, in this context, as the search for a refuge in the spiritual against the dark political reality of its time. Klee, whose work was considered by many as an answer to the horrors of the contemporary world, invites the contemplation of a space where humanity and divine are intertwined.

Throughout his career, Klee cultivated an aesthetic that combined the playful and serious, building a bridge between children's art and the concerns of modern art. Thus, the angel in his painting is at that cross, capturing the essence of a lost innocence and the search for a deeper meaning. Angel still feminine is, therefore, much more than a simple representation of the angelic; It is the incarnation of the concerns of an artist who, through his work, dreamed with a world where beauty and truth were indissolubly linked. The image endures as a testimony of the ingenuity and sensitivity of Klee, whose works continue to resonate in contemporary reflection on art and existence.

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