Composition VII
The artist
Wassily Kandinsky, a Russian painter who is often called a father of abstract art.
What you see
A swirling burst of colorful shapes, lines, and circles with no people or places to name.
The story
Kandinsky painted this huge, busy picture in 1913 as a joyful explosion of pure color.
The style
He believed colors and shapes could feel like music, so this painting is meant to be 'heard' as much as seen.
Look closer
Let your eyes wander and you might spot a shape that looks like a boat, a sun, or a curling wave.
Where to see it
You can see it at the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
Fun fact
Kandinsky made many quick sketches first, so this wild painting was actually planned with great care.