PAUL KLEE The Goldfish, 1990

Paul Klee (1879–1940) was a Swiss-German artist known for his unique style influenced by Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. A skilled draftsman, Klee extensively explored color theory and wrote influential works, including the *Paul Klee Notebooks*. He taught at the Bauhaus alongside Wassily Kandinsky, though he often worked independently, developing his own approach to contemporary art trends. Klee experimented with a wide range of media, creating emotionally expressive works that often referenced poetry, music, dreams, and included symbols or notations. His extensive legacy includes around 9,000 pieces of art.