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What is Kandinsky famous for?
Kandinsky is famous for his work as an artist. The Russian-born painter and theorist dedicated his life to using abstract compositions of form and color to express deep emotion as well as to depict the language of music through visuals. Wassily Kandinsky was part of a crucial moment in 20th-century art history. He embraced styles such as Surrealism and Fauvism and was a leading figure in bringing together Der Blaue Reiter in 1911. This group of avant-garde artists in Munich included Paul Klee and Franz Marc and explored spiritual concepts through art as a response to the materialism of the time. Some of Kandinsky’s most famous works include Composition VIII, Composition VII, Several Circles, The Blue Rider and Circles in a Circle. Shop a collection of Wassily Kandinsky art on 1stDibs.
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Bogenschutze (The Archer), Color Woodcut by Wassily Kandinsky
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wassily Kandinsky, Russian (1866 - 1944) - Bogenschutze (The Archer), Year: 1908-1909, Medium: Color Woodcut on wove paper, Edition: 1200, Image Size: 6.5 x 6 inches, Size: 13 x 9.7...
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Early 1900s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Der Blaue Reiter, Woodblock by Wassily Kandinsky
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wassily Kandinsky, Russian (1866 - 1944) - Der Blaue Reiter, Year: 1911, Medium: Woodblock on Japon, signed in the plate, Image Size: 10.75 x 8.25 inches, Size: 12.75 x 9.75 in. (32...
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1910s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

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Woodcut

Plate 11 from 23 Gravures, Etching by Wassily Kandinsky
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Long Island City, NY
Wassily Kandinsky, Russian (1866 - 1944) - Plate 11 from 23 Gravures, Year: 1935, Medium: Etching, signed and dated in plate, Image Size: 9.25 x 7.75 inches, Size: 12.75 x 11.25 in....
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1930s Abstract Expressionist Prints and Multiples

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Etching

Small Worlds IX Kleine Welten X - German Expressionism Russian
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in London, GB
This original drypoint is hand signed in pencil by the artist “Kandinsky” at the lower right margin. It is also monogrammed and dated in the plate “VK 22” at the lower left image. It...
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1920s Expressionist Abstract Prints

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Drypoint

1961 original poster by Wassily Kandinsky at the Galerie Karl Flinker
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in PARIS, FR
In 1961, the Galerie Karl Flinker became a vibrant hub of artistic exploration as it welcomed visitors to an extraordinary exhibition featuring the visionary works of Wassily Kandins...
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1960s Prints and Multiples

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Paper, Lithograph

"Motif aus Improvisation 25: The Garden of Love" original woodcut
By Wassily Kandinsky
Located in Henderson, NV
Medium: original woodcut. Catalogue reference Roethel 105. Printed in Paris in 1938 for the art revue XXe Siecle (issue number 3). Image size: 8 1/2 x 8 3/4 inches (217 x 220 mm). Sh...
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1930s Expressionist Figurative Prints

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Woodcut

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