Improvisation No. 29 (The Swan)
Vasily Kandinsky, French (born Russia), 1866 - 1944
Geography:
Made in Germany, Europe
Date:
1912Medium:
Oil on canvasDimensions:
41 3/4 x 38 3/16 inches (106 x 97 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Painting
1950-134-102Credit Line:
The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950
Made in Germany, Europe
Date:
1912Medium:
Oil on canvasDimensions:
41 3/4 x 38 3/16 inches (106 x 97 cm)Curatorial Department:
European Painting
* Gallery 168, Modern and Contemporary Art, first floor (Kaiserman Gallery)
Accession Number:1950-134-102Credit Line:
The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950
Label:
In his paintings and writings, Kandinsky expressed the belief that painting could be a form of visual music. This musical analogy led the artist to categorize his works as Impressions, Improvisations, or Compositions, depending on the degree of spontaneity or formalization.This Improvisation is built on subtle color harmonies applied with an agility that derives from Kandinsky’s rich experience working in watercolor.
In his paintings and writings, Kandinsky expressed the belief that painting could be a form of visual music. This musical analogy led the artist to categorize his works as Impressions, Improvisations, or Compositions, depending on the degree of spontaneity or formalization.This Improvisation is built on subtle color harmonies applied with an agility that derives from Kandinsky’s rich experience working in watercolor.
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