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diving bird
Designers
Erika Giovanna Klien
Method
painting
Year

1939

Dimensions

111

×

96

cm

Erika Giovanna Klien's Diving Bird is a striking example of her involvement in the Kinetism movement, a subset of Austrian Modernism. Created in the early 20th century, the work showcases her fascination with motion and dynamism, as well as her innovative use of geometric abstraction. Through overlapping, angular forms and a vivid interplay of color and light, Klien captures the bird's descent, embodying the essence of flight and movement. The painting reflects her broader interest in portraying the energy and rhythms of the natural world while pushing the boundaries of traditional representation. Klien's work remains a testament to her pioneering spirit in modern art. (hs)

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north_east Video aobut the Diving Bird (German)
Sources
north_east Belvedere
Objects by Erika Giovanna Klien
all Objects by Erika Giovanna Klien north_east
Method → painting
Method painting north_east
Period around 1939
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