My mom drunk falls into the chair 1940

Paul Klee made this ink drawing, "My mom drunk falls into the chair," in 1940, using the simple materials of ink on paper. The stark black ink, applied with what looks like a wide brush, gives the drawing a directness, even a bluntness. The image is built from very simple marks, almost childlike in their simplicity, but the confident application of the ink suggests Klee's mastery. Notice how the thickness and texture of the ink varies, giving depth and weight to the lines, which is the result of a gestural approach that is quite calligraphic, but also captures a sense of immediacy and raw emotion. The process here seems very important to Klee, perhaps even more than the final image. The speed, the lack of fussiness, all suggest a process-oriented approach. This emphasis on materials, making, and context is crucial to understanding the work, because it helps us appreciate the artwork beyond traditional distinctions between fine art and craft.