Portrait of an Equilibrist
c. 1927
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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.
Collections in this city
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.
Gifts for "J."
c. 1928
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Or The Mocked Mocker
c. 1930
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In the Grass
c. 1930
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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.
+33 more
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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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.