
Felsengrab (Rock tomb)
1932
This delicate work on paper combines indelible pencil line work with applied grease crayon in ochre, yellow, and salmon tones. The composition presents an organic, abstracted form suggesting a recumbent figure or geological formation, rendered with Klee's characteristic economy of line and subtle color modulation. A vivid red orb floats at upper right, while a dark tapering form anchors the opposite corner, creating compositional tension across the pale ground. The artist's light hand and layered technique create a sense of ephemeral, dreamlike presence, inviting multiple interpretations of the work's title.
- Medium
- Indelible pencil and grease crayon on primed paper on cardboard
- Dimensions
- Location
- David Zwirner 69th Street, New York, NY
Notes
From the exhibition 'Set in Stone' at David Zwirner 69th Street, NYC, May 12 to June 26, 2026, in collaboration with Galerie Kugel, Paris. Exhibition Only (not for sale at this show).
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