Church at Murnau
1910 Van Abbemuseum
About this artwork
This vibrant Expressionist landscape depicts the church and houses of Murnau am Staffelsee, characterized by bold colors and simplified forms. It marks a pivotal moment in Kandinsky's transition towards pure abstraction.
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Wassily Kandinsky's time in Murnau, a small town in the Bavarian Alps, was a crucial period for his artistic development. Living there allowed him to experiment with color and form, leading him away from representational art towards the groundbreaking abstraction that would define his career. This painting captures the essence of his early Expressionist explorations.
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Church at Murnau
Wassily Kandinsky, 1910
