Thirteen rectangles

Wassily Kandinsky’s 1930 work, Thirteen Rectangles, exemplifies his pioneering role in Abstract art. Executed in oil on cardboard, the piece reflects Kandinsky’s deep exploration of geometric forms within the Abstract genre. The title directly references the composition’s structure, consisting of thirteen distinct rectangular shapes that emphasize balance, rhythm, and spatial relationships. This work demonstrates Kandinsky’s mastery in blending color, form, and medium to create a dynamic visual language, central to the evolution of modern art in early 20th-century Germany.