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1909

Wassily Kandinsky

Associated Names
Wassily Kandinsky

Artist, Russian, 1866 - 1944

This is a drawing of a stylized scene and index on a page. At the top of the page, there is a small piece of musical notation with notes and rests drawn on a staff. Below, in the center of the page, is a rectangular black and white linocut or woodcut-style image illustrating a scene involving intricately patterned figures. The bottom of the page features the word "INDEX:" followed by a numbered list of French titles: "Les Chevaliers," "Les Oiseaux," "L'église," "Les Bouleaux," and "Les Femmes au Bois." The page combines elements of visual art, music, and text.
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Artwork overview

  • Medium

    woodcut in white on black on wove paper

  • Credit Line

    William B. O'Neal Fund

  • Dimensions

    sheet: 32 x 32 cm (12 5/8 x 12 5/8 in.)

  • Accession Number

    2001.113.1.6

Associated Artworks

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The image shows bold, curved lines and shapes forming an abstract scene. In the center, the shapes create a horse and rider galloping. Above, there are swirling cloud-like forms. In the background, rounded shapes and linear elements represent a distant landscape or cityscape. Dots scattered throughout suggest objects like rocks or waves.

Les Chevaliers

Wassily Kandinsky

1909

This is a drawing of the cover of a publication titled "Xylographies" by Kandinsky. The cover features clean typography. In the top center, the name "KANDINSKY" is displayed. Below this, an abstract box illustration depicts a surreal landscape scene. The word "XYLOGRAPHIES" is written below in large, bold letters in the central space. In the top right corner, there is a circular stamp with French text. This design aligns with early 20th-century modernist styles.

Xylographies

Wassily Kandinsky

1909

The image displays bold black shapes against a lighter background, with flowing lines and curved forms. In the upper portion, a bird swoops down. Below, two figures stand facing each other on opposite sides of a reflective surface. The figures wear elongated apparel and headpieces. Swirling lines and cloud-like forms between them suggest a tranquil river or mirror.

Les Oiseaux

Wassily Kandinsky

1909

Artwork history & notes

Provenance

(Sims Reed, London); purchased 2001 by NGA.

Associated Names

Wikidata ID

Q76359743

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