Around the circle
- Artist
- Wassily Kandinsky
- Date
- 1940 ; Paris , France
- Style
- Abstract art
- Genre
- Abstract
- Location
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
"‘Around the Circle’ is a mesmerizing piece of Abstract art by Wassily Kandinsky. A symphony of colours, shapes, and tones come to life on the Canvas reflecting Kandinsky's mastery of the Abstract form. The multitude of circles, perhaps symbolizing unity or continuity, evoke a sense of cosmic harmony. Rendered in Oil, the painting showcases a dynamic interplay of elements resulting in a paradox of complexity and simplicity. The legacy of this masterpiece is diligently preserved by Nina Kandinsky, Wassily's second wife, who passionately managed his estate post his passing in 1944.
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