The Great Gallery
← All paintings / πŸŒ€ Dreams & Big Ideas
In Grey Wassily Kandinsky, 1919
Source β†—
πŸŒ€ Dreams & Big Ideas

In Grey

Wassily Kandinsky Β· 1919

Why it's great

A tangle of delicate lines, dots and colored shapes spreads across a gray cloud in Kandinsky's In Grey of 1919. It was made in Russia, after the revolution, during a time when Kandinsky had little to work with.

Where to see it

πŸ“ Location not recordedWe couldn't confirm where it hangs today. Museums sometimes move or lend paintings, so check the museum's website before you travel.

Hang it on your wall

⬇ Hi-res download 7,814 Γ— 5,672 px Β· 44.3 megapixels Β· prints up to about 26 Γ— 19 inches at 300 dpi File page & license β†—

Three places to look for a print of this painting, from budget to museum-grade:

These links open search results on each shop's own website; we don't sell anything or earn a commission, and print quality varies by seller. Ask a grown-up before you buy anything.

W

About the artist

Wassily Kandinsky

1866–1944 Β· born in Moscow Β· died in Neuilly-sur-Seine

Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow and trained as a lawyer before becoming a painter at age 30. He lived in Russia, Germany and later France. He is considered one of the first artists to paint truly abstract works, using color and shape like music. He died in Neuilly-sur-Seine, near Paris, in 1944.

More by Wassily Kandinsky

More dreams & big ideas