Who painted Composition VII?

Composition VII was painted by Wassily Kandinsky in 1913.

Where can I see Composition VII?

Composition VII is held by Tretyakov Gallery.

What movement is Composition VII?

Composition VII is associated with Abstract Expressionism.

Can I buy a print of Composition VII?

Museum-quality prints of Composition VII are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Composition VII

Wassily Kandinsky , 1913

Composition VII is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Wassily Kandinsky. It dates from 1913 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.

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Overview

Composition VII is an abstract oil painting created in 1913 by Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian-born artist.

Subject & Meaning

The painting is interpreted as a synthesis of multiple biblical themes, including Resurrection, Judgment Day, the Flood, and the Garden of Eden, as understood by art historians.

History & Provenance

The work is part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection in Moscow.

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Artist & collection

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.