Improvisation No. 29 (The Swan)

Gallery 268, Modern and Contemporary Art, second floor (Kaiserman Gallery)

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Improvisation No. 29 (The Swan)

1912

Vasily Kandinsky (French (born Russia), 1866–1944)

In his paintings and writings, Kandinsky expressed the belief that painting could be a form of visual music. This musical analogy led the artist to categorize his works as Impressions, Improvisations, or Compositions, depending on the degree of spontaneity or formalization.This Improvisation is built on subtle color harmonies applied with an agility that derives from Kandinsky’s rich experience working in watercolor.

Gallery 268, Modern and Contemporary Art, second floor (Kaiserman Gallery)

Object Details

Title:

Improvisation No. 29 (The Swan)

Date:

1912

Artist:

Vasily Kandinsky (French (born Russia), 1866–1944)

Medium:

Oil on canvas

Dimensions:

41 3/4 x 38 3/16 inches (106 x 97 cm)

Classification:

Paintings

Credit Line:

The Louise and Walter Arensberg Collection, 1950

Accession Number:

1950-134-102

Geography:

Made in Germany, Europe

Provenance

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Gallery 268, Modern and Contemporary Art, second floor (Kaiserman Gallery)

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