Artwork
Moscow, Zubovskaya Square, Study
Moscow, Zubovskaya Square, Study is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Wassily Kandinsky. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Tretyakov Gallery.
About this work
Overview
Moscow, Zubovskaya Square, Study is an oil painting created by Wassily Kandinsky in 1916. Characterized by its abstract expressionist approach, the work captures a serene cityscape of Moscow.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a quiet, empty streetscape of Zubovskaya Square in Moscow, set against a vibrant sky. The emphasis on architectural diversity and the stillness of the scene convey a sense of calm and depth.
Technique & Style
Kandinsky employs a dominant palette of blues, greens, and yellows, with bold, expressive brushwork. The composition guides the viewer's eye into the scene, achieving a sense of perspective and spatial depth.
History & Provenance
Created during Kandinsky's later period, after his transition from law to art, the painting is now part of the Tretyakov Gallery's collection.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
