When I learn about famous artists who made toys on the side for their children, I’m intrigued. I was delighted when a friend sent me the link to these great photos of painter, Paul Klee, with his puppets. He apparently made these for his son. Of course, there is a great book that is now on my wish list called Paul Klee: Hand Puppets.
Being that I studied painting in college & graduate school, Paul Klee was already a favorite artist of mine. But now he has jumped up on the list after I saw these photos. You know how I love puppets too. He is now up there with Alexander Calder (who also made toys for his children). Thanks for passing this on D!
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6 Comments
ChantaleP
15 June 2011I can only imagine how his son had so much fun playing with these! Although, all of these look like 'villains'.. Where are the good guys? lol. You have a true artist's spirit! Passing along your love of hand puppets to us, and informing us of it's history. Thx for this, and to D on passing along her knowledge as well!
ChantaleP
15 June 2011I can only imagine how his son had so much fun playing with these! Although, all of these look like 'villains'.. Where are the good guys? lol. You have a true artist's spirit! Passing along your love of hand puppets to us, and informing us of it's history. Thx for this, and to D on passing along her knowledge as well!
ChantaleP
15 June 2011I can only imagine how his son had so much fun playing with these! Although, all of these look like 'villains'.. Where are the good guys? lol. You have a true artist's spirit! Passing along your love of hand puppets to us, and informing us of it's history. Thx for this, and to D on passing along her knowledge as well!
KLT
18 June 2011I know, it's fun to imagine his son playing with all of the puppets. I love how animated Paul Klee is in those photos. 🙂 Yeah, they are all rather villain like aren't they? LOL Thanks for the sweet comment (as always) Chantale!!
KLT
18 June 2011I know, it's fun to imagine his son playing with all of the puppets. I love how animated Paul Klee is in those photos. 🙂 Yeah, they are all rather villain like aren't they? LOL Thanks for the sweet comment (as always) Chantale!!
KLT
18 June 2011I know, it's fun to imagine his son playing with all of the puppets. I love how animated Paul Klee is in those photos. 🙂 Yeah, they are all rather villain like aren't they? LOL Thanks for the sweet comment (as always) Chantale!!