Artwork
Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 1
Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 1 is an oil painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Wassily Kandinsky. It dates from 1914 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art. Created in 1914, Panel for Edwin R.
About this work
Overview
Created in 1914, Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 1 is an oil painting by Wassily Kandinsky, a key figure in the development of Western abstract art.
Subject & Meaning
As an abstract work, it does not depict recognizable subjects; instead, it explores color and form to evoke emotional and spiritual responses, characteristic of Kandinsky's theoretical approach to art.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the piece exemplifies early abstract expressionism, marking Kandinsky's transition towards non-representational art.
History & Provenance
Originally created for Edwin R. Campbell, the painting is now part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection.
Context
Painted during Kandinsky's time in Germany, amidst the late Belle Époque and the outbreak of World War I, the work reflects the artistic innovations of the period.
Legacy
Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 1 contributes to Kandinsky's pioneering legacy in abstract art, influencing subsequent generations of artists.
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.
