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Swiss/German · 1879–1940

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130 works across 3 institutions

New York holds 130 works by Paul Klee across 3 institutions, including Museum of Modern Art, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and Metropolitan Museum of Art.

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.

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Museum of Modern Art

New York · 19 works on display

MoMA holds the world's finest collection of modern and contemporary art — Picasso, Matisse, Pollock, Warhol, Rothko — in a purpose-designed building in Midtown. The permanent collection galleries are extraordinary even without a temporary exhibition.

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Portrait of an Equilibrist

c. 1927

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Portrait of an Equilibrist

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1927

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Gifts for "J."

c. 1928

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Gifts for "J."

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1928

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Cat and Bird

Cat and Bird

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1928

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Fire in the Evening

Fire in the Evening

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1929

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Or The Mocked Mocker

c. 1930

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Or The Mocked Mocker

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1930

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In the Grass

c. 1930

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In the Grass

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1930

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Castle Garden

Castle Garden

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1931

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Equals Infinity

Equals Infinity

Museum of Modern Art

c. 1932

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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

New York · 41 works on display

The Guggenheim Museum is as much architecture as institution — Frank Lloyd Wright's spiralling rotunda is one of the great buildings of the 20th century, and the collection of modern and contemporary art is among the finest in the world.

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White Blossom in the Garden

White Blossom in the Garden

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1920

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Two Ways

Two Ways

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1932

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Night Feast

Night Feast

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1921

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Red Balloon

Red Balloon

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1922

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Horizon, Zenith and Atmosphere

Horizon, Zenith and Atmosphere

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1925

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Public Duel

Public Duel

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1932

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Rocks at Night

Rocks at Night

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1939

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Inscription

Inscription

Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum

c. 1926

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Metropolitan Museum of Art

New York · 70 works on display

The Metropolitan Museum of Art is one of the world's largest and most comprehensive art museums — over two million objects spanning 5,000 years. The Impressionist and Post-Impressionist galleries, the European Paintings collection, and the American Wing are particular highlights.

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Redgreen and Violet-Yellow Rhythms

Redgreen and Violet-Yellow Rhythms

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1920

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Boy in Fancy Dress

Boy in Fancy Dress

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1931

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Astrological Fantasy Portrait

Astrological Fantasy Portrait

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1924

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The Hour Before One Night

The Hour Before One Night

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1940

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North German City

North German City

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1930

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Ghost Chamber with the Tall Door (New Version)

Ghost Chamber with the Tall Door (New Version)

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1925

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Oriental Pleasure Garden

Oriental Pleasure Garden

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1925

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Angel Applicant

Angel Applicant

Metropolitan Museum of Art

c. 1939

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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 New York?

Our current data shows 130 Paul Klee paintings on display in New York, spread across the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and 1 other venue. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.

Which museum in New York has the most Paul Klee paintings?

Metropolitan Museum of Art holds the largest share, with 70 works by Paul Klee in New York.

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 New York

New York's major museums are spread across Manhattan — the Metropolitan Museum and Guggenheim are on the Upper East Side (4/5/6 subway), while MoMA is in Midtown and the Whitney is in the Meatpacking District. The Metropolitan suggests a donation rather than charging a fixed fee for New York State residents; out-of-state visitors pay the listed price. Allow a full day for the Met; the other collections are more manageable in a half-day.

Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.