Improvisation (Dreamy) (1913; Munich / Monaco, Germany) by Wassily Kandinsky

Improvisation (Dreamy) - Wassily Kandinsky - 1913; Munich / Monaco, Germany

Artwork Information

TitleImprovisation (Dreamy)
ArtistWassily Kandinsky
Date1913; Munich / Monaco, Germany
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions130.7 x 130.7 cm
Art MovementAbstract Art
Current LocationLenbachhaus, Munich, Germany

About Improvisation (Dreamy)

The artwork titled “Improvisation (Dreamy)” was created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1913 in Munich, Germany. This piece, belonging to the “Improvisations” series, exemplifies the Abstract Art movement. It is an oil painting on canvas, with dimensions of 130.7 by 130.7 centimeters. The artwork is currently housed at the Lenbachhaus in Munich, Germany.

In “Improvisation (Dreamy),” Kandinsky employs a harmonious blend of vibrant colors and dynamic, abstract forms. The canvas is a tapestry of fluid, overlapping areas of color interspersed with bold, sweeping lines, and intricate marks. The composition appears almost musical, with visual elements flowing and interacting rhythmically, embodying Kandinsky’s profound interest in the synesthesia between visual art and music. The intention is to evoke emotions directly through the visual experience, foregoing depiction of the physical world. The artwork’s abstraction invites viewers to immerse themselves in an ethereal, dreamlike state, contemplating the interplay of shapes and colors without the constraints of representational forms.

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