Klett was an in-demand illustrator in the post-war period of the late 1940's and 1950's. and . His work appeared in many of the newsstand magazines at the time.
This work is a personal artistic effort. It reflects the avant-garde artistic sentiment of the time. Surrealism.
A partially clad female figure seen from the back is replicated again to the background.
Both figure looking out to a timeless and surreal scene, not unlike those depicted by Giorgio de Chirico and Paul Delvaux
Oil on Masonite. Inscribe on verso. Hellenic Hypotenuse. Property of Peyton Bruns, Palm Beach
Condition: An old layer of damar varnish is yellowing and darkening of colors slightly. Period Frame shows wear with painting chipping - The work would benefit from a light cleaning and then the colors will sing.