What is Angelus Novus? Angelus Novus is a masterpiece created in 1920 by Paul Klee. This Monoprint (Oil transfer with watercolor on paper) is currently housed at the Israel Museum. Use our interactive viewer below to explore community observations and add your own visual notes.

Detailed view of Angelus Novus by Paul Klee at Israel Museum

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Angelus Novus Analysis

Artist: Paul Klee

Creation Year1920
Art StyleModernism
MediumMonoprint (Oil transfer with watercolor on paper)
Hosting Museum Israel Museum
LocationJerusalem, Israel

About the Artwork

A whimsical and abstract depiction of an angel, characterized by fragmented lines and a unique, composite figure, suggesting contemplation or transition. (Also described as 'an angel, contemplated and fixated on an object, slowly moving away from it' by Walter Benjamin)

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Where can I see Angelus Novus?

This masterpiece is currently on display at the Israel Museum.

What style is Angelus Novus?

It is categorized as Modernism.

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