The artwork, titled “Moscow I,” was created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1916 in Moscow, Russian Federation. This piece, rendered in oil on canvas, measures 49.5 x 51.5 cm and is associated with the Expressionism art movement. Categorized as a cityscape, it currently resides in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
“Moscow I” offers a vivid and dynamic depiction of the cityscape. The canvas is brimming with vibrant colors and abstract forms, rendering a bustling and energetic atmosphere. Kandinsky’s use of bold lines and shapes directs the viewer’s eye across the chaotic yet harmonious composition. The scene is a tapestry of overlapping elements, suggesting buildings and architectural forms interspersed with fluid, organic shapes. The bright, contrasting colors and sense of movement reflect the artist’s emotional connection to the city, highlighting the essence of expressionism by focusing on subjective feelings rather than objective reality.
