The artwork titled “Revolving House” was created by artist Paul Klee in 1921. Executed using oil as the medium, this piece is reflective of the Cubism art movement and is categorized as a cityscape. It measures 37.5 cm in height and 52.2 cm in width. The artwork is part of the collection at the Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum, located in Madrid, Spain.
In “Revolving House,” the viewer is presented with a composition that employs the fragmented forms and geometric abstraction characteristic of Cubism. The central motif appears to be a stylized house or structure with various facets and surfaces that seem to twist and turn around a central axis, giving the impression of rotation. The color palette is dominated by warm tones of yellow and orange, suggesting an environment filled with sunlight or the glow of dawn or dusk. The house is simplified and comprised of shapes such as rectangles and triangles, with what look like windows scattered across its surface. The background melds with the house, suggesting a lack of clear distinction between the structure and its surroundings, which is often a feature of Klee’s work, blurring the lines between the tangible architecture and intangible space.
