Two on a horse Vasily Kandinsky (1866-1944)

Description of Wassily Kandinsky’s painting "Two on a Horse

In Kandinsky’s creations one can sense a relentless movement forward and a mass of change. In his early canvases one can still see clear hints of a radical change in style in the future.

In front of us, it would seem, a completely ordinary painting. It has motifs of folkloric and fairy-tale beginnings. But at the same time, it becomes a demonstration of the fact that the main in the works of the artist become color spots and lines.

The artist deliberately does not trace the faces of his characters. Their poses are relaxed and thoughtful. This suggests that they are fully deepened in themselves. One gets the impression that the horse is driving them, as the rider hardly ever holds the reins. The plot is very simple. But the viewer can endlessly fantasize about where the heroes of the picture go.

In the Middle Ages, the movement on the paintings from right to left indicated that the characters were returning home. It’s likely that this is why there is such a sense of universal tranquility about the painting.

It seems that in front of us is some kind of old mosaic. Kandinsky uses bright colors to bring it to life. The main color here is blue. This is a shade of the sky itself, as well as a symbol of incredible peace. The entire canvas is filled with tenderness and romance. The painter confessed that in this work he was able to embody what he had dreamed of for so long. While working, he felt the thrill of the heart, like a true master and a true poet.

Kandinsky founded expressive abstractionism. He first embodied these ideas in prints made on traditional wood. He then drew material for his paintings from the technique and particular lyricism of the prints.

Very often the artist used a dark background. Here he boldly applies small motley strokes to it. It seems as if they are some kind of gems, mesmerizing with their glow.

The landscape is completely unreal, but therein lies its special charm. We feel a special love of the artist for Russia. This is the feeling he seeks to convey to all of us.