Peter KLASEN (1935) - Mouth on a blue, ochre and yellow background, 2003 Acrylic on canvas, titled, signed and dated on back 100 x 81 cm Note: Peter Klasen is a contemporary German artist born in 1935, known for his work in the fields of Fantastic Realism and New Objectivity. His distinctive style blends elements of pop art, surrealism and expressionism, creating intriguing and often provocative compositions. Klasen is best known for his paintings, collages and assemblages that explore themes of consumer society, technology and alienation in the modern world. He often uses images of machines, industrial objects and urban landscapes to express his ideas on the human condition and the tensions between man and machine.

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