Curriculum Materials: Amazing Animals in Art



Howling Dog by Paul Klee

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Paul Klee
Swiss, 1879-1940
Howling Dog
1928
Unknown medium on canvas
H. 17 inches, W. 22 inches
Gift of F. C. Schang 56.42


Howling Dog
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In this personal expression of fantasy, Paul Klee (clay) "takes a line for a walk," creating a whimsical image of a dog howling beneath the moon. The painting reflects Klee's belief that, through the creative process, the artist can explore the mysteries of nature.



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