Kochel – Sea and Houses
Print reproducing a painting (photomechanical reproduction on cardstock) • Wassily Kandinsky
Style & Movement
German Expressionism (Der Blaue Reiter school)
Medium & Technique
Reproduction of an oil on canvas; the original employs Expressionist impasto, wet-on-wet technique, and non-naturalistic color blocks.
Creation Period
Original painting: 1908–1909; Current object: Modern (Late 20th/Early 21st Century)
Dimensions & Format
Small format clipping (approximately 2x2 inches); original painting is approximately 33 x 45 cm
Subject Description
A vibrant landscape of the Kochel region in Bavaria, featuring a dock or shore in the foreground, boats on the water, and autumnal foliage set against deep blue mountains under a pale sky.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Good (as a physical clipping); original artwork not present
Estimated Market Value
Minimal (under $5 USD) as a paper ephemera clipping
Auction Estimate
N/A (Not an auctionable fine art piece; decorative/reproductory value only)
Provenance History
Mass-produced item from a commercial calendar; original painting is in the collection of the Städtische Galerie im Lenbachhaus, Munich.
Art Historical Significance
The original work represents Kandinsky's transition from Post-Impressionism to pure Abstraction, reflecting his time in Murnau and Kochel where he explored the emotional power of color.
Notable Features
Bold saturated palettes of yellow, magenta, and deep indigo indicative of Kandinsky's early abstract experiments.
Condition Issues
Surface gloss reflects light significantly; physical edges show evidence of being clipped from a larger sheet; slight bowing of the cardstock.
Conservation Recommendations
No professional conservation required for this clipping; keep away from direct sunlight to prevent ink fading.
Collector Notes
From a calendar