Riding Couple 1906 - 1907

"Riding Couple" is an oil painting by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky from 1906-1907. This work exemplifies his early style, characterized by a luminous palette and bold brushstrokes. The composition, which features a couple riding a horse in front of a cityscape, is a blend of realism and abstraction. The background is a simplified yet evocative depiction of a town illuminated by lights, hinting at Kandinsky's interest in the spiritual and emotional power of color and form. This artwork offers a glimpse into the evolution of his artistic language as he moved towards a more abstract expression.