Lady in Moscow (1912; Munich / Monaco, Germany) by Wassily Kandinsky

Lady in Moscow - Wassily Kandinsky - 1912; Munich / Monaco, Germany

Artwork Information

TitleLady in Moscow
ArtistWassily Kandinsky
Date1912; Munich / Monaco, Germany
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions48.5 x 69.5 cm
Art MovementExpressionism
Current LocationLenbachhaus, Munich, Germany

About Lady in Moscow

The artwork titled “Lady in Moscow” is a painting by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1912 during his time in Munich, Germany. The piece, an allegorical painting, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and is executed with oil on canvas. It measures 48.5 by 69.5 cm and is currently housed in the Lenbachhaus in Munich, Germany.

The artwork features a prominent central female figure, adorned in a vibrant yellow and red dress, holding a white cat on a small round table and a flower in her other hand. The background depicts a street scene with buildings in varying hues and several figures, including a person riding a horse carriage and individuals walking. The vivid colors, the expressive forms, and the compositional arrangement evoke a dynamic and emotional atmosphere, typical of Kandinsky’s allegorical and expressionistic style. The painting skillfully blends abstract elements with representational forms, encapsulating a sense of movement and the intricate interplay of reality and imagination.

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