The artwork titled “Murnau with Rainbow,” created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1909 in Munich / Monaco, Germany, belongs to the Expressionism art movement and falls under the cityscape genre.
In the artwork, bold and vibrant colors capture a picturesque townscape illuminated by the presence of a rainbow. The composition uses abstract forms and expressive brushstrokes to depict buildings, paths, and the surrounding nature. The rainbow arcs gracefully in the upper left corner, while the yellow-toned buildings, partially outlined in black, create a sense of depth and orientation within the painting. The vivid use of contrasting colors, reds, blues, and greens, enhances the dynamic and emotive quality characteristic of the Expressionist movement. The scene, though abstracted, evokes a lively and serene atmosphere imbued with the artist’s unique interpretation of the town of Murnau.
