Wassily Kandinsky - Rapallo – Bucht - 1906

 

Wassily Kandinsky's "Rapallo – Bucht" transports the viewer to the picturesque Italian Riviera. Painted in 1906, this landscape captures the essence of the bay of Rapallo with its vibrant colors and expressive brushwork. The painting emphasizes the beauty of the natural scenery, depicting the coastline, the calm sea, and the surrounding hills. Kandinsky's use of bold, non-naturalistic colors and his dynamic, almost impasto-like application of paint, convey a sense of immediacy and emotional response to the location. While still representational, "Rapallo – Bucht" shows Kandinsky's movement away from strict realism and towards a more subjective and expressive style, foreshadowing his later abstract works. The painting is a testament to his ability to capture the spirit of a place through color and form.

Source: Lenbachhaus