The artwork titled “Old Town II” is an oil on canvas painting created in 1902 by the artist Wassily Kandinsky in Munich, Germany. It belongs to the Post-Impressionism art movement, measures 52 by 78.5 cm, and is categorized under the genre of cityscape. This painting is housed in the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.
The artwork portrays a charming, pastoral view of an old town. Bathed in warm light, the scene features a meandering pathway leading towards a cluster of red-roofed buildings under a bright, blue sky adorned with soft, billowy clouds. The path, flanked by lush greenery and shadowed trees, guides one’s eye toward the distant, fortified walls and towers of the town. A solitary figure stands near the bend of the road, adding a human element to the tranquil landscape. The brushwork and the vibrant palette are characteristic of Kandinsky’s early style, infused with the emotive and vivid qualities commonly associated with Post-Impressionism.
