Kochel, Old Kesselbergstrasse by Wassily Kandinsky. An expressionist landscape featuring a dark forested mountain overlooking a lake with vibrant yellow autumn foliage.

Kochel, Old Kesselbergstrasse

Wassily Kandinsky

1902 · Oil Paint, Canvas Board

A bold and atmospheric landscape by Wassily Kandinsky, capturing the vibrant energy of the Bavarian Alps with thick, expressive brushstrokes.

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Where it works

A weightier piece with lively force with crisp neutral depth — gives the room a clear visual center.

Often works in
Living Room · Study · Office
Placement
Strongest where a vertical wall can take more presence
Walls
Benefits from light or mid-tone surroundings
Color notes
Charcoal black, Olive green, Warm beige

About the piece

Painted in 1902, this early work by Wassily Kandinsky showcases the artist's transition toward expressionism. 'Kochel, Old Kesselbergstrasse' depicts a scene from the Bavarian countryside, where dark, towering mountains contrast sharply with the shimmering reflections of a lake and the golden hues of autumn foliage. The heavy impasto technique adds a tactile, luminous quality to the composition, characteristic of Kandinsky's experimental early period.