Wassily Kandinsky, Untitled, 1941

Wassily Kandinsky, Untitled, 1941Wassily Kandinsky (1866 1944) was a Russian painter and art theorist, credited with pioneering abstract art in the early 20th century. Born in Moscow, Kandinsky studied law and economics before turning to art, initially pursuing a career as a professor of law and economics. In 1896, he enrolled in art school in Munich and soon became part of the avant garde movement in the city, which included artists such as Franz Marc and Gabriele Mnter. Kandinsky's

It features a series of geometric shapes

The firm was founded in the late 18th century by Robert Laurie and James Whittle

energetic quality that is characteristic of his work

The central element of the painting is a thick

It was created in 1941 and is considered part of his Surrealist period

The two figures are depicted in a tender embrace

such as grizzly bears and caribou

with the swirling sky and the dark

luminous stars and a bright crescent moon

The print features Miró's characteristic style of playful

including blue

which was published in 1947