1913

The painting still retains a connection to reality: within the swirl of colors and lines, one can make out tilting buildings, a crowd of people, and a smoking cannon on wheels. In a letter to the American collector Arthur Jerome Eddy, Kandinsky explained: "The presence of the cannons in the picture can probably be explained by the constant war talk that has been going on throughout the year."

Darlene from Akron, OH: We have a beautifully framed Kandinsky from the 60's. It is "Cannons". Would we be able to sell?

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