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Picture with an Archer, by Wassily Kandinsky, oil, 1909

Picture with an Archer

Wassily Kandinsky

1909

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Picture with an Archer is a 1909 oil by Wassily Kandinsky, a Art Nouveau work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Wassily Kandinsky
When & what style?
1909 · Art Nouveau
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is an abstract piece with a mix of colors and shapes. There are no clear figures or objects, but there are hints of a person with a bow and arrow. The colors are vibrant and bold, with shades of blue, green, and yellow. In the foreground, there are thick brushstrokes and textures that give the painting a dynamic feel. The background is more muted, with softer colors and gentle gradations. If you're interested in learning more about this style of art, you might want to explore the work of artist Wassily Kandinsky.

About the artist

Portrait of Wassily Kandinsky
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.

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