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Chicago's Art Institute of Chicago holds 14 works by Paul Klee (1879–1940) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Klee was one of the most inventive artists of the early 20th century, working across painting, drawing, and printmaking with equal mastery. He taught at the Bauhaus alongside Kandinsky and his work bridges Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. Born in Switzerland, he spent most of his career in Germany before returning to Bern in his final years.
Works by Paul Klee are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
Art Institute of Chicago
Chicago · 14 works on display
The Art Institute of Chicago holds one of the world's finest collections of French Impressionist and Post-Impressionist painting, alongside major American art. Seurat's A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte and Grant Wood's American Gothic are among its most famous works.
Women Harvesting
c. 1937
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Stakim
c. 1928
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Dancing Girl
c. 1940
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Still Life with Fragments
c. 1925
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Strange Glance
c. 1930
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About the artist
Paul Klee
Swiss/German · Expressionism / Bauhaus · 1879–1940
Klee was one of the most inventive artists of the early 20th century, working across painting, drawing, and printmaking with equal mastery. He taught at the Bauhaus alongside Kandinsky and his work bridges Expressionism, Cubism, and Surrealism. Born in Switzerland, he spent most of his career in Germany before returning to Bern in his final years.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Paul Klee paintings are on display in Chicago?
Our current data shows 14 Paul Klee paintings on display in Chicago, spread across the Art Institute of Chicago. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Chicago has the most Paul Klee paintings?
Art Institute of Chicago holds all 14 known Paul Klee works in Chicago.
Where else can I see Paul Klee's paintings?
Paul Klee's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Paul Klee →
Planning your visit to Chicago
The Art Institute of Chicago is at Millennium Park — take the Red or Green CTA line to Adams/Wabash. Allow at least three hours; the Impressionist collection alone warrants a full morning. Illinois residents receive free entry on select days.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.