The artwork, titled “Picture II, Gnomus. (Stage set for Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition in Friedrich Theater, Dessau),” was created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1928. Employing ink, watercolor, paper, and tempera, the piece is an exemplar of Abstract Art within the genre of design. It is part of the esteemed collection at the Georges Pompidou Center in Paris, France.
The artwork presents a geometric abstraction characterized by the interplay of shape and color. Dominated by a stark black, white, and vivid color palette, the design is centered around a large green circle, juxtaposed with angular red and blue shapes. The background consists of a striped pattern, creating a sense of depth and space. Horizontal and vertical lines dissect the space, adding a structural element to the overall composition. This piece reflects Kandinsky’s mastery in utilizing geometric forms to convey complex artistic visions, aiming to evoke an emotional response devoid of representational content.
