Tunis, The Bay
1905
About this artwork
A landscape painting by Wassily Kandinsky from 1905, depicting the Bay of Tunis with thick, expressive impasto brushstrokes. Kandinsky painted several works during his travels to Tunisia in this period.
Did you know?
Wassily Kandinsky, renowned as a pioneer of abstract art, passed through a significant 'Fauvist' period around 1905, as seen in this vibrant landscape. During his travels to Tunisia and subsequent visits to Murnau, he experimented with bold colors and expressive brushwork, moving away from academic naturalism. These early works were crucial steps in his journey towards developing completely non-objective painting.
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Tunis, The Bay
Wassily Kandinsky, 1905
