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"Der Blaue Reiter" (The Blue Rider), painted 1903 by Wassily Kandinsky (who died in 1944).

Since this was painted in Germany, it will be protected under German law until 2014 (life of painter + 70 years)

• Source: Olga's Gallery

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[edit] Fair use in Wassily Kandinsky

Though this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because

1. It illustrates an educational article about the artist who created the painting that is represented in this image.
2. Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the article because it is one of the most famous works by the artist Wassily Kandinsky.
3. It is a low resolution image.
4. It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted image of comparable educational value.

[edit] Fair use in Der Blaue Reiter

Though this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because

1. It illustrates an educational article about the Der Blaue Reiter movement.
2. Its inclusion in the article adds significantly to the article because this painting inspired the name of the movement.
3. It is a low resolution image.
4. It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted image of comparable educational value.

[edit] Fair use in Western painting

Though this image is subject to copyright, its use is covered by the U.S. fair use laws because

1. It illustrates an educational article about the history of western painting as an example of the Der Blaue Reiter movement.
2. It is a low resolution image.
3. It is not replaceable with an uncopyrighted or freely copyrighted image of comparable educational value.

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