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1912

Improvisation No. 29 (The Swan)

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.

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Vasily Kandinsky, Improvisation No. 29 (The Swan), 1912 | Philadelphia Art Museum