First abstract watercolor (1910; Munich / Monaco, Germany) by Wassily Kandinsky

First abstract watercolor - Wassily Kandinsky - 1910; Munich / Monaco, Germany

Artwork Information

TitleFirst abstract watercolor
ArtistWassily Kandinsky
Date1910; Munich / Monaco, Germany
Mediumink,watercolor,paper
Dimensions49.6 x 64.8 cm
Art MovementAbstract Art
Current LocationGeorges Pompidou Center, Paris, France

About First abstract watercolor

The artwork, titled “First Abstract Watercolor,” was created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1910. Executed in ink and watercolor on paper, this piece is a significant early example of the Abstract Art movement. It measures 49.6 by 64.8 centimeters and is presently housed at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.

This abstract composition portrays a chaotic yet harmonious interplay of colors and shapes. The artwork features fluid, dynamic strokes and splashes of bold hues, creating a sense of spontaneity and emotional intensity. The use of lines, both curved and sharp, intertwines with patches of color to evoke a feeling of movement and depth. As an early work of abstract art, it embodies a departure from traditional representation, focusing instead on the expressive potential of shapes and colors.

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