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The One Who Understands, 1934 Paul Klee (German [b. Switzerland], 1879–1940) Oil and gypsum on canvas; 21 1/4 x 16 in. (54 x 40.6 cm) Signed (center left): Klee; dated and numbered (lower left): 1934 K 20; titled (lower right): ein Verständiger Jacques and Natasha Gelman Collection, 1998 (1999.363.31) © 2000 Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York / VG Bild-Kunst, Bonn

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