The artwork titled “Comet,” created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1900 in Munich, Germany, falls under the Post-Impressionism movement and is classified as a landscape genre.
The artwork exhibits vibrant, expressive colors and bold forms which are characteristic of Kandinsky’s early style. It portrays a picturesque scene with a striking comet streaking across the sky, casting an ethereal glow over the landscape. The prominent use of deep blues, dynamic yellows, and earthen tones creates a harmonious yet dramatic atmosphere. The composition includes a castle-like structure to the left, a serene river flowing through the center, and a lone figure seemingly in contemplation by the water’s edge. The abstraction in the elements suggests a departure from realism, emphasizing emotional resonance over literal representation.