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Klee and America

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There are approx 1150 works by Klee in various collections across America. This book accompanies the "Klee and America" exhibition on view at the Neue Gallerie, NY; The Phillips Collection, DC; The Merril Collection, Houston. The book offers an in-depth exploration of what attracted the various collectors to Klee, the circumstances during which Klee painted and how they affected him (WW2), and the influence of Klee on American art. Approx 100 works from the exhibit are illustrated in high quality, plus photos etc. For anyone interested in the world of Paul Klee this is a worthy book to add to your collection.

For an major Twentieth Century artist who never came to the U.S., I was impressed by the American patrons who brought his work to this country-and by the reception from collectors. The book is a valuable reference for devotees of Klee's work.
The beautifully printed plates and previously unseen historical photos (at least by me) are very worthwhile.
I gladly add this book to my library of Klee volumes and will refer to it numerous times.
I consider him one of the greats of Modern Art.