Artwork
Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 2
Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 2 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.
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Overview
Created in 1914 by Wassily Kandinsky, Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 2 is an oil painting that exemplifies the artist's pivotal role in the development of Western abstract art.
Subject & Meaning
This abstract work does not depict a specific subject, instead conveying a sense of dynamic energy through its composition. The interplay of colors and geometric forms invites subjective interpretation.
Technique & Style
The painting features a vibrant palette dominated by yellow, blue, and green, accented with red and brown. Geometric shapes, curved lines, and circles are executed with visible brushstrokes, lending a textured, expressive quality.
History & Provenance
Originally created for Edwin R. Campbell, the work is now part of the Museum of Modern Art's collection, reflecting its significance within the abstract expressionist movement.
Context
Produced during Kandinsky's active period in Germany, this piece bridges the late Belle Époque and Interwar eras, embodying the artistic transition towards abstraction.
Legacy
As a seminal work by a pioneer of abstraction, Panel for Edwin R. Campbell No. 2 influences subsequent generations of abstract artists and remains a cornerstone of modern art discourse.
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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.
