1910
oil
canvas
From the collection of Tretyakov Gallery
Lake is a 1910 oil by Wassily Kandinsky, held at Tretyakov Gallery.
This painting is an abstract depiction of a lake scene. The dominant colors are black, white, and shades of green, with splashes of yellow and orange. The brushstrokes are expressive and dynamic, with visible texture in some areas. A notable detail is the use of geometric shapes, such as triangles and rectangles, to break up the composition and create a sense of movement. The overall effect is one of energy and tension, as if the painting is about to burst off the canvas. If you're interested in exploring more abstract art, you might want to look up the work of 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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