Vasily Vasilyevich Kandinsky - Moderation 19.5 x 27.5

Moderation (Modération), created in 1940 by pioneer of abstract art Wassily Kandinsky, exemplifies the artist’s refined late Parisian period. Painted in oil and enamel on canvas, the composition departs from the rigid geometric constructs of his earlier Bauhaus years in favor of graceful, buoyant, biomorphic forms and whimsical organic shapes.

Set against a soft, luminous parchment-toned background, a dynamic array of vibrant forms floats in weightless suspension. Microscopic and aquatic motifs, miniature architectural patchworks, delicate striations, and stippled patterns interweave with playful primary and pastel accents of coral pink, cerulean blue, jade green, and deep crimson. Characterized by balance, rhythmic motion, and subtle surrealist undercurrents, Moderation reflects Kandinsky’s enduring exploration of inner harmony and color theory during his final years in Neuilly-sur-Seine.