Portrait of Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Kandinsky Painting Reproductions 6 of 7

1866-1944

Russian Expressionist Painter

Wassily Kandinsky was a renowned Russian painter and art theorist who is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art. He was born on December 16, 1866, in Moscow, Russia, and passed away on December 13, 1944, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France. Kandinsky's artistic career spanned several countries, and he played a crucial role in the development of abstract expressionism.

Wassily Kandinsky was born into a well-to-do family in Moscow. His father was a tea merchant, and his mother came from a family of Mongol descent. Despite showing an early interest in art, Kandinsky initially pursued a more conventional path. He attended the University of Moscow, where he studied law and economics. During this time, he became involved with the university's ethnographic museum, where he researched and published articles on folk art.

In 1896, at the age of 30, Kandinsky decided to pursue a career in art. He moved to Munich, Germany, and enrolled at the Academy of Fine Arts. He studied under Anton Ažbe and later Franz von Stuck. During this period, Kandinsky's artistic style primarily revolved around traditional landscapes and figurative works.

Kandinsky's artistic journey took a significant turn in 1901 when he saw an exhibition of paintings by Claude Monet. The encounter with Monet's work had a profound impact on Kandinsky, inspiring him to explore the potential of color and form beyond representational art.

In 1910, Kandinsky co-founded the influential artistic group known as "Der Blaue Reiter" (The Blue Rider) with fellow artist Franz Marc. This group sought to express spiritual and emotional ideas through abstract art. Kandinsky's work during this period began to exhibit the characteristics of abstraction, with an emphasis on color, shape, and non-representational forms.

In his seminal 1910 treatise, "Concerning the Spiritual in Art," Kandinsky articulated his theories on the spiritual significance of abstract art and the potential for color and form to evoke emotions. This work solidified his reputation as a leading figure in the development of abstract art and established him as a prominent art theorist.

After the outbreak of World War I, Kandinsky returned to Russia in 1914. He became involved with the Russian Revolution and was appointed as a commissar for visual arts. He taught at the Moscow Academy of Fine Arts and played a significant role in establishing the Institute of Artistic Culture in Moscow.

However, political turmoil and the rise of the Soviet regime led Kandinsky to leave Russia in 1921. He settled in Germany, where he joined the faculty of the Bauhaus school in Weimar. At the Bauhaus, Kandinsky continued to explore abstract art and taught various art courses. The school was eventually closed by the Nazis in 1933, and Kandinsky was forced to leave Germany.

Kandinsky spent his final years in France, where he produced some of his most iconic works. He continued to experiment with color, form, and abstraction, creating vibrant and energetic compositions. Wassily Kandinsky passed away on December 13, 1944, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France.

Kandinsky's contributions to abstract art were profound. He is considered one of the key figures in the development of non-representational art and a pioneer of the abstract expressionist movement. His innovative use of color, form, and composition helped redefine the possibilities of artistic expression, inspiring generations of artists to explore the boundaries of traditional representation.

160 Kandinsky Paintings

White Center, 1921 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

White Center 1921

Oil Painting
$1092
Canvas Print
$67.74
SKU: KAW-18379
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 118.7 x 136.5 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Levels, 1929 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Levels 1929

Oil Painting
$655
Canvas Print
$55.12
SKU: KAW-18380
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 56.5 x 40.6 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Colored Sticks, 1928 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Colored Sticks 1928

Oil Painting
$743
Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: KAW-18381
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 43 x 32.7 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Aglow, 1928 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Aglow 1928

Paper Art Print
$54.71
SKU: KAW-18382
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 45.7 x 49.2 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Three Sounds, 1926 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Three Sounds 1926

Oil Painting
$783
Canvas Print
$76.86
SKU: KAW-18383
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 60.3 x 59.7 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Extended, 1926 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Extended 1926

Oil Painting
$900
Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: KAW-18384
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 95.3 x 44 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Pointed and Round, 1925 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Pointed and Round 1925

Oil Painting
$642
Canvas Print
$54.69
SKU: KAW-18385
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 69.8 x 50 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Bright Unity, 1925 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Bright Unity 1925

Oil Painting
$649
Canvas Print
$54.56
SKU: KAW-18386
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 70 x 50 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Yellow Accompaniment, 1924 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Yellow Accompaniment 1924

Oil Painting
$1037
Canvas Print
$75.32
SKU: KAW-18387
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 99.2 x 97.4 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Blue Painting, 1924 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Blue Painting 1924

Oil Painting
$674
Canvas Print
$63.99
SKU: KAW-18388
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 50.7 x 49.5 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Gray Spot, 1922 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Gray Spot 1922

Paper Art Print
$48.58
SKU: KAW-18389
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 46.7 x 42.5 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Circles on Black, 1921 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Circles on Black 1921

Oil Painting
$1190
Canvas Print
$67.46
SKU: KAW-18390
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 136.5 x 119.7 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Red Oval, 1920 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Red Oval 1920

Oil Painting
$783
Canvas Print
$76.86
SKU: KAW-18391
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 71.6 x 71.2 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Light Picture, 1913 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Light Picture 1913

Oil Painting
$1124
Canvas Print
$59.75
SKU: KAW-18392
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 78 x 100.3 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Landscape with Rain, 1913 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Landscape with Rain 1913

Oil Painting
$951
Canvas Print
$69.00
SKU: KAW-18393
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 70.5 x 78.4 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Study for Improvisation 28, 1912 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Study for Improvisation 28 1912

Paper Art Print
$53.15
SKU: KAW-18394
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 39 x 56 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Pastorale, 1911 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Pastorale 1911

Oil Painting
$794
Canvas Print
$52.17
SKU: KAW-18395
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 106.4 x 157.2 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Winter Landscape with Church, c.1910/11 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Winter Landscape with Church c.1910/11

Oil Painting
$405
Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: KAW-18396
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 33 x 44.5 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Landscape with Rolling Hills, c.1910 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Landscape with Rolling Hills c.1910

Oil Painting
$384
Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: KAW-18397
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 33 x 44.8 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Landscape with Factory Chimney, 1910 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Landscape with Factory Chimney 1910

Oil Painting
$636
Canvas Print
$61.99
SKU: KAW-18398
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 66 x 82 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Landscape near Murnau with Locomotive, 1909 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Landscape near Murnau with Locomotive 1909

Oil Painting
$381
Canvas Print
$58.21
SKU: KAW-18399
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 50.5 x 65 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Study for Landscape with Tower, 1908 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Study for Landscape with Tower 1908

Oil Painting
$374
Canvas Print
$50.89
SKU: KAW-18400
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 33 x 44.6 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Ribbon with Squares, 1944 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Ribbon with Squares 1944

Oil Painting
$654
Canvas Print
$55.81
SKU: KAW-18401
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 42 x 57.8 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

Fragments, 1943 by Kandinsky | Painting Reproduction

Fragments 1943

Oil Painting
$1117
Canvas Print
$55.81
SKU: KAW-18402
Wassily Kandinsky
Original Size: 42 x 58 cm
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York, USA

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