Published by MoMA in 1947, this folio showcases Paul Klee’s extraordinary contribution to twentieth-century art through 40 of his etchings and lithographs created between 1903 and 1931. These prints show Klee’s transformation from a traditional draftsman to a bold modernist. The plate images are loose, individually printed on stiff card, with eight in colour. The collection comes with a 40-page booklet featuring James Thrall Soby’s original essay. All sheets and booklet are housed in a green cloth-covered, ribbon-bound presentation box.
Published by The Museum of Modern Art, New York, 1947
Condition is good, the prints are in very good condition, a complete set (all 40). The spine of the folio case is damaged and there are chip and marks to cloth, the stiff uprights that house the prints in the case are crumpled. There is light foxing on the booklet.
