Murnau - View over the Staffelsee
1908 Lenbachhaus
About this artwork
This oil painting by Wassily Kandinsky depicts a vibrant landscape of the Staffelsee near Murnau. It is characterized by its bold use of color and simplified forms, reflecting the artist's developing Expressionist style.
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Murnau - View over the Staffelsee is a pivotal work from Wassily Kandinsky's time in Murnau, a small Bavarian town that became a crucible for his artistic evolution. During this period, Kandinsky, alongside artists like Gabriele Münter and Franz Marc, formed the "Neue Künstlervereinigung München" (New Artists' Association Munich), a precursor to the Blue Rider group. This painting exemplifies his move away from naturalistic representation towards a more spiritual and emotional use of color, paving the way for his groundbreaking work in abstract art.
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Murnau - View over the Staffelsee
Wassily Kandinsky, 1908
