1911

This painting does not depict any particular concert but rather conveys the artist's overall impression of piano performances. It is an extremely dynamic work, the very essence of an "impression"—one of the three categories Kandinsky defined in his work (alongside improvisations and compositions).

A massive black piano pours out yellow color. It spreads through the space, enveloping the listeners who reach toward its source.

ASTRO: impression?music and metaphor

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