Simple (Einfach) by Wassily Kandinsky. An abstract watercolor composition featuring dynamic black ink lines intersecting with soft washes of blue, yellow, orange, and green on a neutral background.

Simple (Einfach)

Wassily Kandinsky

1916 · Paper, Watercolor Paint, India Ink, Cardboard

A dynamic yet airy abstract composition by Wassily Kandinsky, balancing sharp ink lines with soft, luminous watercolor washes.

$243

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Where it works

A bright artwork with a lifted rhythm in a warmer tonal register — sits lightly within the space.

Often works in
Gallery Wall · Living Room · Bedroom
Placement
Works well where the room has a longer visual line
Walls
Best on mid-tone or darker walls
Color notes
Soft cream

About the piece

Created in 1916, 'Simple' (Einfach) showcases Wassily Kandinsky's masterful transition into pure abstraction. The work juxtaposes rhythmic black ink lines with translucent washes of primary and secondary colors, creating a sense of movement and musicality against a calm, neutral paper ground.