Artwork

Yellow Border

Yellow Border, by Wassily Kandinsky, oil, 1930
Yellow Border, by Wassily Kandinsky, oil, 1930

Yellow Border is an oil painting by Wassily Kandinsky. It dates from 1930 and is held in the collection of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

About this work

Overview

Yellow Border, a 1930 oil painting by Wassily Kandinsky, exemplifies his mature non-objective style, characterized by the expressive use of color and form.

Subject & Meaning

As an abstract work, Yellow Border lacks representational subject matter, instead conveying meaning through the emotional and expressive qualities of its colored elements.

Technique & Style

Kandinsky's refined abstraction technique is evident in the painting's emphasis on color and geometric form as autonomous expressive components, reflecting his evolved artistic approach by the 1930s.

History & Provenance

Created in 1930, Yellow Border is now part of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art's collection, highlighting its recognition within the global art community.

Artist & collection

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Yellow Border?

Yellow Border was painted by Wassily Kandinsky in 1930.

Where can I see Yellow Border?

Yellow Border is held by Los Angeles County Museum of Art.

Can I buy a print of Yellow Border?

Museum-quality prints of Yellow Border are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.