“Improvisation 6 (African),” crafted by Wassily Kandinsky in 1909 in Munich, Germany, is an abstract oil painting on canvas. Measuring 107 x 99.5 cm, this artwork belongs to the Expressionism movement and is part of Kandinsky’s “Improvisations” series. Presently, it is housed at the Lenbachhaus in Munich, Germany.
The artwork exemplifies Kandinsky’s explorative approach, using vibrant brushstrokes and vivid colors intertwined in a dynamic composition. The abstract nature of the piece evokes emotional responses, leveraging a palette of reds, oranges, greens, blues, and whites. Figures and shapes merge and transcend into a harmonic yet chaotic ensemble, capturing the essence of spontaneity and inner visions. The piece reflects Kandinsky’s avant-garde contributions to the Expressionist movement, characterized by a departure from representational forms towards expressive abstraction.
