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Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky
19th Century
19th Century

Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky

Born 1866 Died 1944 Works span 1900–1944

A Life Immersed in Color and Spirit Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky, born in Moscow in 1866, was a revolutionary figure who irrevocably altered the course of modern art. His journey wasn’t one of immediate artistic calling; initially destined for a career in law and economics at the University of Moscow, it was a profound encounter with Impressionist painting – specifically Claude Monet's “Haystacks” – and a deeply moving experience wi…

319
dated works
161
chapters
1900
first work
1944
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

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Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Wassily Wassilyevich Kandinsky's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.