Yellow-Red-Blue (Gelb-Rot-Blau)
Reproduction of a painting; currently displayed on a digital screen/monitor (Likely Samsung 'The Frame' TV) • Wassily Kandinsky
Style & Movement
Abstract Art / Bauhaus School / Russian Constructivism influence
Medium & Technique
Digital display representation of the original oil on canvas. Original employs thin washes and precise geometric construction.
Creation Period
Original created in 1925; this digital display from the 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Landscape format; original painting measures 128 cm × 201.5 cm. Current display appears to be approximately 55-65 inches diagonally.
Subject Description
A complex abstract composition divided into two distinct poles: a geometric, yellow-dominant left side and a more organic, blue-dominant right side. It explores the relationship between primary colors and basic shapes like the circle, triangle, and line, manifesting the artist's theories on synesthesia and color spirituality.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Excellent (as a digital display); the 'artwork' is a high-resolution image file with no physical degradation visible.
Estimated Market Value
$500 - $2,500 (value of the hardware/TV and digital subscription); original painting is priceless (museum collection).
Auction Estimate
$300 - $1,500 for the used electronics unit.
Provenance History
Original is in the collection of the Musée National d'Art Moderne, Centre Pompidou, Paris. This specific version is a licensed digital image for home entertainment systems.
Art Historical Significance
One of Kandinsky's most important works from his Bauhaus period. It represents his shift from expressive, chaotic abstraction to a more calculated, geometric approach, illustrating his 'Point and Line to Plane' theories.
Notable Features
The image is displayed in 'Art Mode' on a slim-bezel television, mimicking a matted and framed physical canvas to integrate art into a living space.
Condition Issues
No physical art issues; potential for screen burn-in or pixel deadness over long-term display.
Conservation Recommendations
Use screen-saver modes and energy-saving settings to prevent panel degradation; keep away from direct sunlight to avoid screen glare and heat damage to electronics.