The artwork, titled Colour Study of Squares by Wassily Kandinsky, consists of a grid of twelve squares arranged in a four-by-three formation. Each square acts as a canvas for a series of concentric circles, varying in size, thickness, and color saturation. The composition explores the relationship between contrasting hues, with each square creating a unique color interaction that vibrates against its neighbor.
The style is abstract and expressive, characteristic of early 20th-century modernist painting. The circles are not perfectly geometric; they possess a hand-painted, slightly irregular quality that suggests the texture of watercolor, gouache, or crayon on paper. The brushwork is visible, giving the surface a soft, organic depth that prevents the grid from feeling rigid or clinical.
The color palette is vibrant and intense, featuring primary and secondary colors like deep reds, cobalt blues, bright yellows, and forest greens. Some circles feature earthy tones or muted transitions, while others utilize stark white or dark outlines to anchor the shapes within their respective squares. The overall effect is a rhythmic, hypnotic interplay of light and pigment, demonstrating a scientific interest in how colors affect the human eye and emotional perception.