Paul Klee
German-Swiss artist (1879–1940)
1879 — 1940
Quick Facts
Profession
German-Swiss artist (1879–1940)
Born
December 18, 1879
Died
1940 (age ~61)
Name Origin
English
Timeline
university teacher, painter, graphic artist
Kingdom of PrussiaBorn in MünchenbuchseeDied in Muralto
1879
Born in Münchenbuchsee (1879-12-18)
1940
Died in Muralto
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Paul Klee was a Swiss-born German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism.
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Who is Paul Klee?+
Paul Klee was a Swiss-born German artist. His highly individual style was influenced by movements in art that included expressionism, cubism, and surrealism.
What does the name Paul mean?+
The name Paul means "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is of English origin.
When was Paul Klee born?+
Paul Klee was born on December 18, 1879.
When did Paul Klee die?+
Paul Klee died in 1940, at approximately 61 years of age.
Name Meaning
In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.
The name Paul is of English origin, meaning "In the New Testament, Saul, Apostle to the Gentiles and author of fourteen epistles.. Etymology: From Paulus, from small. Paolo.". It is traditionally a male name.
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Paul — December 18, 1879
Zodiac & Calendar Signs
Western Zodiac
Sagittarius
Optimistic, adventurous, generous
Fire · Jupiter · Nov 22 – Dec 21
Chinese Zodiac
Rabbit
Quiet, elegant, kind
Earth · Yin
Mayan Tzolkin
4 Cauac
Storm — catalyst, energy, self-generation
Celtic Tree
Elder
Free spirit, philosophical, wild
Ogham: Ruis · Nov 25 – Dec 23
Birthstone: Tanzanite — Transformation, new beginnings
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Guestbook
Stood in front of your work for twenty minutes. Lost track of time.
— a museum visitor
Tried to copy your style once. Impossible. It's all yours.
— an art student
We share a planet and a moment in time. That's enough.
— someone far away
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