Sketch for Akhtyrka – Fall 1901

"Sketch for Akhtyrka – Fall" (1901) by Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) is a preliminary study for a larger, more ambitious work. The painting depicts a landscape scene with a prominent white building nestled among trees. The use of bold colors and visible brushstrokes foreshadows Kandinsky’s later abstract works. The work showcases Kandinsky's early interest in landscape painting and his exploration of color and form. It serves as a testament to his artistic journey toward the development of abstract expressionism.