The artwork, titled “Blue Mountain,” was created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1908 in Munich, Germany. This oil-on-canvas piece, measuring 194.3 by 129.3 centimeters, belongs to the Expressionism movement and depicts a landscape. Currently, it is housed in the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum in New York City, NY, US.
“Blue Mountain” features a vivid and dynamic composition characteristic of the Expressionist style. Dominated by a central blue mountain, which provides the artwork with its title, the canvas is alive with striking and contrasting colors. The background is filled with an array of vibrant shades from fiery yellows and oranges to deep purples and reds, creating a powerful visual impact. The mountain itself is dotted with darker strokes, offering texture and depth. Figures, rendered in stylized and abstract forms, populate the lower portion of the canvas, each cloaked in bold colors. The blending of color and form in the painting evokes a sense of movement and energy, reflecting Kandinsky’s exploration of the emotional and spiritual power of color in art.
