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Autumn Landscape with Boats, by Wassily Kandinsky, oil, 1908

Autumn Landscape with Boats

Wassily Kandinsky

1908

oil

paperboard

From the collection of Kunsthaus Zürich

Dominant colour

Overview

Autumn Landscape with Boats is a 1908 oil by Wassily Kandinsky, held at Kunsthaus Zürich.

Who painted this?
Wassily Kandinsky
When & what style?
1908
Where can I see it?
Kunsthaus Zürich

About this work

The painting depicts a serene autumn landscape with boats. The scene is set against a backdrop of vibrant orange and yellow trees, with a few boats floating on the calm water. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a sense of movement and energy in the painting. In the foreground, the boats are depicted in various shades of brown and gray, adding a sense of depth and texture to the painting. The surrounding trees are painted in loose, expressive strokes, giving the impression of a gentle breeze rustling through the leaves. The painting's use of color and composition creates a sense of harmony and balance, drawing the viewer's eye through the scene. To learn more about the artist's techniques and style, explore the work of Wassily Kandinsky.

About the artist

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Artist

Wassily Kandinsky

Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky (16 December 1866 – 13 December 1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist active in Germany during the late Belle Époque and Interwar eras.

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