Russian landscape 

Wassily Kandinsky created this oil-on-canvas painting, "Russian Landscape", focusing on the formal arrangement of shapes and colors to convey a sense of place. The composition is divided into distinct zones, with the foreground dominated by a field rendered in thick strokes of green and brown, leading the eye towards a cluster of buildings and trees. The brushwork is particularly striking; each stroke is visible and distinct, creating a textured surface that adds depth and movement to the scene. Kandinsky uses color not just to represent the landscape, but also to evoke an emotional response. The greens and browns of the field contrast with the muted blues and grays of the sky, creating a dynamic interplay of hues. This approach aligns with Kandinsky's broader interest in the spiritual in art, where formal elements like color and composition serve as vehicles for expressing inner states and transcending the merely representational. Kandinsky challenges traditional landscape painting, using its form to explore the expressive potential of abstraction.