Vasily Kandinsky's "Houses at Murnau" is the type of painting I adore. I love the colors he used, the bold yet clear brush strokes, and a subject matter that is easy to relate to - not completely abstract but yet not completely "real". It's the kind of painting that if I had the necessary bankroll, I'd want to hang in my living room to admire.
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| "Houses at Murnau" resides at the Art Institute of Chicago & it's amazing in person |
"Houses at Murnau" is an oil on cardboard painting, from 1909. Kandinsky, originally a lawyer, didn't begin his career as a painter until his 30s. Russian born, he later became a French citizen. If you look at his work throughout his creative arch, it is quite remarkable to see the change and progression in his style. I'm most partial to his earlier works such as the "Houses at Murnau". In this painting of a town in the southern Bavarian Alps, I think his color selection is brilliant and is inspirational for decor, gardening, clothing and more. This painting reminds me so much of our fall colors here in the Midwest.
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