Railway near Murnau 1909

"Railway near Murnau" (1909) by Wassily Kandinsky is an expressive landscape painting that embodies the artist's early foray into abstraction. The work depicts a locomotive silhouetted against a vibrant backdrop of hills, trees, and clouds, all rendered with bold, sweeping strokes and a striking color palette. Kandinsky's use of vivid hues and dynamic composition reflects his interest in the emotional power of color and form, paving the way for his later abstract masterpieces. This painting is a testament to the artist's exploration of the expressive potential of art, moving away from traditional representational forms and embracing a more subjective and emotionally charged approach to landscape painting.