Portrait of Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky Painting Reproductions 2 of 7

1866-1944

Russian Expressionist Painter

Wassily Kandinsky was a renowned Russian painter and art theorist who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art. He was born on December 16, 1866, in Moscow, Russia, and passed away on December 13, 1944, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Kandinsky's artistic career spanned several countries, and he played a crucial role in the development of abstract expressionism.

Wassily Kandinsky was born into a well-to-do family in Moscow. His father was a tea merchant, and his mother came from a family of Mongol descent. Despite showing an early interest in art, Kandinsky initially pursued a more conventional path. He attended the University of Moscow, where he studied law and economics. During this time, he became involved with the university's ethnographic museum, where he researched and published articles on folk art.

In 1896, at the age of 30, Kandinsky decided to pursue a career in art. He moved to Munich, Germany, and enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts. He studied under Anton Ažbe and later Franz von Stuck. During this period, Kandinsky's artistic style primarily revolved around traditional landscapes and figurative works.

Kandinsky's artistic journey took a significant turn in 1901 when he saw an exhibition of paintings by Claude Monet. The encounter with Monet's work had a profound impact on Kandinsky, inspiring him to explore the potential of color and form beyond representational art.

In 1910, Kandinsky co-founded the influential artistic group known as "Der Blaue Reiter" (The Blue Rider) with fellow artist Franz Marc. This group sought to express spiritual and emotional ideas through abstract art. Kandinsky's work during this period began to exhibit the characteristics of abstraction, with an emphasis on color, shape, and non-representational forms.

In his seminal 1910 treatise, "Concerning the Spiritual in Art," Kandinsky articulated his theories on the spiritual significance of abstract art and the potential for color and form to evoke emotions. This work solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the development of abstract art and established him as a prominent art theorist.

After the outbreak of World War I, Kandinsky returned to Russia in 1914. He became involved with the Russian Revolution and was appointed as a commissar for visual arts. He taught at the Moscow Academy of Fine Arts and played a significant role in establishing the Institute of Artistic Culture in Moscow.

However, political turmoil and the rise of the Soviet regime led Kandinsky to leave Russia in 1921. He settled in Germany, where he joined the faculty of the Bauhaus school in Weimar. At the Bauhaus, Kandinsky continued to explore abstract art and taught various art courses. The school was eventually closed by the Nazis in 1933, and Kandinsky was forced to leave Germany.

Kandinsky spent his final years in France, where he produced some of his most iconic works. He continued to experiment with color, form, and abstraction, creating vibrant and energetic compositions. Wassily Kandinsky passed away on December 13, 1944, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.

Kandinsky's contributions to abstract art were profound. He is considered one of the key figures in the development of non-representational art and a pioneer of the abstract expressionist movement. His innovative use of color, form, and composition helped redefine the possibilities of artistic expression, inspiring generations of artists to explore the boundaries of traditional representation.

160 Kandinsky Paintings

Oriental, 1909 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Oriental 1909

Oil Painting
$884
Canvas Print
$54.12
SKU: KAW-16098
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 69.5 x 96.5 cm
Neue Pinakothek, Munich, Germany

Blue Segment, 1921 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Blue Segment 1921

Oil Painting
$1026
Canvas Print
$64.42
SKU: KAW-16099
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 120.6 x 140 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Striped, 1934 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Striped 1934

Oil Painting
$1091
Canvas Print
$61.13
SKU: KAW-16100
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 81 x 100 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Decisive Rose, 1932 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Decisive Rose 1932

Oil Painting
$1056
Canvas Print
$60.43
SKU: KAW-16101
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 81 x 100 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Study for 'Improvisation 3', 1910 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Study for 'Improvisation 3' 1910

Oil Painting
$524
Canvas Print
$51.37
SKU: KAW-16102
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 44.5 x 64.7 cm
Private Collection

Blue Comb, 1917 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Blue Comb 1917

Oil Painting
$1009
Canvas Print
$59.06
SKU: KAW-16103
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 133 x 104 cm
State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg, Russia

Circles in a Circle, 1923 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Circles in a Circle 1923

Oil Painting
$1015
Canvas Print
$73.62
SKU: KAW-16104
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 98.7 x 95.6 cm
Philadelphia Museum of Art, Pennsylvania, USA

Autumn II, 1912 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Autumn II 1912

Oil Painting
$652
Canvas Print
$55.08
SKU: KAW-16105
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 60.6 x 82.5 cm
Phillips Collection, Washington, USA

Sketch I for Painting with White Border (Moscow), 1913 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Sketch I for Painting with White Border (Moscow) 1913

Oil Painting
$946
Canvas Print
$58.51
SKU: KAW-16106
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 100 x 78.4 cm
Phillips Collection, Washington, USA

Succession, 1935 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Succession 1935

Oil Painting
$1009
Canvas Print
$60.43
SKU: KAW-16107
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 81 x 100 cm
Phillips Collection, Washington, USA

Winter Landscape, 1911 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Winter Landscape 1911

Oil Painting
$985
Canvas Print
$69.09
SKU: KAW-16108
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 96 x 104.5 cm
Saint Louis Art Museum, Missouri, USA

Abstract Interpretation, 1925 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Abstract Interpretation 1925

Oil Painting
$518
Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: KAW-16109
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 49.5 x 34.6 cm
Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut, USA

Small Yellow, 1926 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Small Yellow 1926

Oil Painting
$512
Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: KAW-16110
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 41.5 x 32.3 cm
Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut, USA

Improvisation No. 7 (Storm), 1910 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Improvisation No. 7 (Storm) 1910

Oil Painting
$623
Canvas Print
$52.61
SKU: KAW-16111
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 70 x 48.7 cm
Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut, USA

The Waterfall, 1909 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

The Waterfall 1909

Oil Painting
$927
Canvas Print
$54.80
SKU: KAW-16112
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 70 x 97.8 cm
Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut, USA

Multicolored Circle, 1921 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Multicolored Circle 1921

Oil Painting
$1007
Canvas Print
$57.14
SKU: KAW-16113
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 138.2 x 180 cm
Yale University Art Gallery, Connecticut, USA

Green Vacancy, 1930 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Green Vacancy 1930

Oil Painting
$509
Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: KAW-16114
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 35 x 49.3 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Black Weft, 1922 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Black Weft 1922

Oil Painting
$1127
Canvas Print
$68.54
SKU: KAW-16115
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 96 x 106 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Soft Harshness, 1933 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Soft Harshness 1933

Oil Painting
$720
Canvas Print
$53.84
SKU: KAW-16116
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 57.5 x 41.8 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Slow Emission, 1931 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Slow Emission 1931

Oil Painting
$796
Canvas Print
$65.51
SKU: KAW-16117
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 59.8 x 69.5 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Eight Times, 1929 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Eight Times 1929

Oil Painting
$503
Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: KAW-16118
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 24.3 x 40 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Pink Compensation, 1933 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Pink Compensation 1933

Oil Painting
$1041
Canvas Print
$59.47
SKU: KAW-16119
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 106 x 84 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Towards the Bottom, 1929 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Towards the Bottom 1929

Oil Painting
$592
Canvas Print
$59.96
SKU: KAW-16120
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 49 x 49 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

Fragile, 1931 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Fragile 1931

Oil Painting
$503
Canvas Print
$49.85
SKU: KAW-16121
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 35.4 x 49 cm
Musee des Beaux Arts, Nantes, France

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