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Abstract Expressionism Collection (#4)

Abstract expressionism is a groundbreaking art movement that emerged in the early 20th century

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Untitled, 1915. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Untitled, 1915. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Untitled, 1915. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Zwei zu Eins (Two to one), 1933. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Zwei zu Eins (Two to one), 1933. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Zwei zu Eins (Two to one), 1933. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Tunis. Beach, 1905. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Tunis. Beach, 1905. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Tunis. Beach, 1905. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Stairway to the castle (Murnau), 1909. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Stairway to the castle (Murnau), 1909. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Stairway to the castle (Murnau), 1909. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Self-Portrait, ca 1937. Creator: Gorky, Arshile (1904-1948)

Self-Portrait, ca 1937. Creator: Gorky, Arshile (1904-1948)
Self-Portrait, ca 1937. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Around the Line, 1943. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Around the Line, 1943. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Around the Line, 1943. Found in the Collection of Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Circles in a Circle, 1923. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Circles in a Circle, 1923. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Circles in a Circle, 1923. Found in the Collection of Philadelphia Museum of Art, Philadelphia

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Bauhaus exhibition, 1923. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Bauhaus exhibition, 1923. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Bauhaus exhibition, 1923. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Painting with White Lines, 1913. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Painting with White Lines, 1913. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Painting with White Lines, 1913. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Untitled, 1921. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Untitled, 1921. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Untitled, 1921. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: A circle (A), 1928. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

A circle (A), 1928. Creator: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
A circle (A), 1928. Found in the Collection of Musee national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle). Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle). Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Improvisation 31 (Sea Battle). Found in the collection of National Gallery of Art, Washington

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: A black spot, 1912. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

A black spot, 1912. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
A black spot, 1912. Found in the collection of the State Russian Museum, St. Petersburg

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Improvisation 20, 1911. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Improvisation 20, 1911. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Improvisation 20, 1911. Found in the collection of the State A. Pushkin Museum of Fine Arts, Moscow

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Painting with White Border, 1913. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Painting with White Border, 1913. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Painting with White Border, 1913. Found in the collection of the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Composition V, 1911. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Composition V, 1911. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Composition V, 1911. Found in the collection of the Neue Galerie New York

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: A black Stroke, 1920. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

A black Stroke, 1920. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
A black Stroke, 1920. Found in the collection of the State Georgian Art Museum, Tiflis (Tbilisi)

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Improvisation 7, 1910. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Improvisation 7, 1910. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Improvisation 7, 1910. Found in the collection of the State Tretyakov Gallery, Moscow

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Southerly, 1917. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Southerly, 1917. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Southerly, 1917. Found in the collection of the State B. Kustodiev Art Gallery, Astrakhan

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Improvisation, c. 1913. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Improvisation, c. 1913. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Improvisation, c. 1913. Found in the collection of the Primorsk State Art Gallery, Vladivostok

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: In the Bright Oval, 1925. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

In the Bright Oval, 1925. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
In the Bright Oval, 1925. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Study for Improvisation 10. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)

Study for Improvisation 10. Artist: Kandinsky, Wassily Vasilyevich (1866-1944)
Study for Improvisation 10. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds V, 1922

Small Worlds V, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds VI, 1922

Small Worlds VI, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds VIII, 1922

Small Worlds VIII, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds X, 1922

Small Worlds X, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds XII, 1922

Small Worlds XII, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds XI, 1922

Small Worlds XI, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Aquarell für Violett (Bild II). (Aquarelle pour Violet (Tableau II), 1914

Aquarell für Violett (Bild II). (Aquarelle pour Violet (Tableau II), 1914
Aquarell fü r Violett (Bild II). (Aquarelle pour Violet (Tableau II), 1914. Found in the Collection of Muse e national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Sans titre, 1940

Sans titre, 1940. Found in the Collection of Muse e national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Noeud rouge, 1936

Noeud rouge, 1936. Found in the Collection of Fondation Maeght

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Developpement en brun (Entwicklung in Braun), 1933

Developpement en brun (Entwicklung in Braun), 1933
De veloppement en brun (Entwicklung in Braun), 1933. Found in the Collection of Muse e Cantini, Marseille

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Neuf elements de cercle chromatique, 1922-1933

Neuf elements de cercle chromatique, 1922-1933
Neuf e le ments de cercle chromatique, 1922-1933. Found in the Collection of Muse e national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds III, 1922

Small Worlds III, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Bunter Mitklang (Resonance multicolore), 1928

Bunter Mitklang (Resonance multicolore), 1928
Bunter Mitklang (Re sonance multicolore), 1928. Found in the Collection of Muse e national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Vibrierend (Vibrant), 1928

Vibrierend (Vibrant), 1928. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Bestimmt, 1929

Bestimmt, 1929. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Verschleiertes Glühen (Veiled Glow), 1928

Verschleiertes Glühen (Veiled Glow), 1928
Verschleiertes Glü hen (Veiled Glow), 1928. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Zersetzte Spannung (Disintegrated Tension), 1930

Zersetzte Spannung (Disintegrated Tension), 1930. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Study for Rund um den Kreis (Around the circle), 1940

Study for Rund um den Kreis (Around the circle), 1940. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Scharf-Ruhig (Sharp-Quiet), 1927

Scharf-Ruhig (Sharp-Quiet), 1927. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Dünner Druck, 1924

Dünner Druck, 1924
Dü nner Druck, 1924. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Small Worlds VII, 1922

Small Worlds VII, 1922. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Untitled, 1934

Untitled, 1934. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Thirty (Trente). Biomorphic abstraction, 1937

Thirty (Trente). Biomorphic abstraction, 1937. Found in the Collection of Muse e national d art moderne, Centre Georges Pompidou, Paris

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Cup with saucer, 1923

Cup with saucer, 1923. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Improvisation with horses (Study for Improvisation 20), 1911

Improvisation with horses (Study for Improvisation 20), 1911. Private Collection

Background imageAbstract Expressionism Collection: Weiss auf Schwarz (White on Black), 1930

Weiss auf Schwarz (White on Black), 1930. Private Collection




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Abstract expressionism is a groundbreaking art movement that emerged in the early 20th century, challenging traditional artistic conventions and embracing freedom of expression. One of the pioneers of this movement was Wassily Kandinsky, whose large study from 1914 showcases his innovative approach to painting. With vibrant colors and bold brushstrokes, Kandinsky's work transcends reality and delves into the realm of emotions. In "Yellow Accompaniment" from 1924, Kandinsky explores the power of color as a means to evoke feelings and sensations. The intense yellow hues create a sense of energy and vitality, inviting viewers to immerse themselves in an abstract world where form takes on new meaning. Kandinsky's "On White II" from 1923 demonstrates his mastery over composition and balance. Through geometric shapes and subtle variations in tone, he creates a harmonious visual experience that captivates the viewer's gaze. "Top and left, " created by Kandinsky in 1925, exemplifies his ability to convey depth through abstraction. The overlapping forms suggest spatial relationships while maintaining an enigmatic quality that invites interpretation. With "Gewebe" from 1923, Kandinsky experiments with texture by incorporating various materials onto the canvas. This mixed-media piece adds another layer of complexity to his already intricate compositions. In "Several Circles" painted in 1926, Kandinsky employs circular shapes as symbols for unity and interconnectedness. Each circle represents an individual element within a larger whole—a metaphor for society itself. The mesmerizing "Small Worlds IV" from 1922 transports viewers into microcosms filled with vibrant colors and dynamic forms. Here, Kandinsky reveals his fascination with creating self-contained universes within each artwork. Kandinsky's "Launisch, " completed in 1930, captures raw emotion through its expressive brushwork. The tumultuous strokes mirror inner turmoil, inviting viewers to explore their own emotional landscapes.