The artwork named “Capricious” was created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1930 in Alten/Dessau-alten, Germany. Executed with oil on cardboard, this piece belongs to the Abstract Art movement and measures 40.5 x 56 cm. It falls within the genre of abstract art and is housed in the Museum Boijmans van Beuningen in Rotterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork exemplifies Kandinsky’s pioneering abstract style, marked by dynamic lines, geometric shapes, and vibrant colors. The composition is filled with a multitude of elements that seem to float and intersect across the cardboard surface, creating a harmonious yet complex visual experience. Elements such as circles, triangles, and lines of varying thickness contribute to the whimsical and energetic atmosphere, embodying the title “Capricious.” The piece conveys a sense of spontaneity and motion, inviting viewers to interpret its abstract forms in myriad ways.