Two birds 1907

"Two Birds" is a 1907 woodcut by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944). This small-scale artwork is a quintessential example of Kandinsky’s early abstract style, which would come to define his later, more celebrated paintings. The stark black and white composition features simplified forms of birds and clouds, evoking a sense of movement and emotion through lines and shapes. This early work exemplifies Kandinsky's exploration of non-representational art, paving the way for his groundbreaking contributions to abstract expressionism.