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Washington DC's National Gallery of Art holds 27 works by Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) — the city's entire known holding of this artist in a single institution.
Kandinsky was one of the pioneers of abstract art, producing some of the first fully non-representational paintings around 1911. Born in Moscow, he worked in Munich, where he co-founded the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, and later taught at the Bauhaus alongside Paul Klee.
Works by Wassily Kandinsky are protected by copyright — images cannot be displayed. Each result links to Wikidata, where you can find the museum's own listing for the work.
National Gallery of Art
Washington DC · 27 works on display
The National Gallery on Trafalgar Square houses one of the world's great collections of Western European painting, from the 13th to the 19th century, with particular strength in the Dutch Golden Age and Impressionism. Entry to the permanent collection is free.
Schwarzer Fleck
c. 1912
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Composition in Red and Blue
c. 1939
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Geteilt (Divided)
c. 1928
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Small Worlds I
c. 1922
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Small Worlds II
c. 1922
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Small Worlds III
c. 1922
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Small Worlds IV
c. 1922
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About the artist
Wassily Kandinsky
Russian/German · Abstract Expressionism / Der Blaue Reiter · 1866–1944
Kandinsky was one of the pioneers of abstract art, producing some of the first fully non-representational paintings around 1911. Born in Moscow, he worked in Munich, where he co-founded the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, and later taught at the Bauhaus alongside Paul Klee.
Key works
Composition VIIImprovisation 28Yellow-Red-Blue
Frequently asked questions
How many Wassily Kandinsky paintings are on display in Washington DC?
Our current data shows 27 Wassily Kandinsky paintings on display in Washington DC, spread across the National Gallery of Art. Coverage is based on Wikidata records and may not reflect every work currently on display.
Which museum in Washington DC has the most Wassily Kandinsky paintings?
National Gallery of Art holds all 27 known Wassily Kandinsky works in Washington DC.
Where else can I see Wassily Kandinsky's paintings?
Wassily Kandinsky's paintings are distributed across museums in multiple countries. Our artist page lists every city in our collection where their work is currently on display — use it to plan a multi-city trip or find works closer to home. Browse all cities for Wassily Kandinsky →
Planning your visit to Washington DC
Washington DC's Smithsonian museums — including the National Gallery of Art, American Art Museum, and Hirshhorn — are all permanently free to enter. They're clustered along the National Mall and easily walked between. The National Gallery has two buildings connected by an underground passage; the East Building houses 20th-century art.
Artwork data sourced from Wikidata. Coverage varies — always confirm with the museum before visiting.