Memory from Venice 3 (Canal) by Wassily Kandinsky. A stylized tempera painting of a Venetian canal scene with architectural buildings reflected in shimmering water.

Memory from Venice 3 (Canal)

Wassily Kandinsky

1904 · Tempera, Cardboard

An evocative Venetian canal scene rendered in a graphic, early Expressionist style with a sophisticated muted palette.

$243

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Where it works

A balanced artwork with steady presence with warm, lived-in color — asks little of the space around it.

Often works in
Living Room · Office · Study
Placement
Works well as a measured horizontal anchor
Walls
Best with clear wall contrast
Color notes
Soft gray, Charcoal black

About the piece

Painted in 1904, this work captures a canal in Venice through Wassily Kandinsky's early Post-Impressionist lens. Using tempera on cardboard, the artist emphasizes flattened forms and rhythmic reflections, creating a moody, atmospheric study of architecture and water. The palette of soft purples, cool greys, and warm ochres offers a timeless and sophisticated aesthetic for modern interiors.