{"product_id":"bagatelles-by-wassily-kandinsky-1936","title":"Bagatelles by Wassily Kandinsky, 1936","description":"\u003cp\u003eBagatelles (1936) by Wassily Kandinsky captures the Russian-born modernist at a moment of mature experimentation, when his visual language of rhythm, geometry, and color had become a precise instrument for pure abstraction. The title—suggesting something light, incidental, or playful—hints at the work’s emphasis on movement and visual harmony rather than narrative. In this interwar period, Kandinsky increasingly explored how orchestrated lines, calibrated forms, and balanced hues could function like music for the eye, inviting contemplation and multiple interpretations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Bagatelles, available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Printed with richly saturated inks to honor the original palette, each piece is offered in a range of sizes with optional professional framing. The Unique Maps Co. also provides personalization and customization—tailored dimensions, margin preferences, and framing styles—so your artwork arrives ready to suit your space and taste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as a pioneer of non-objective painting, shaping the course of modern art through his teaching, writings, and practice. By the mid-1930s, he had refined a uniquely lyrical abstraction: a compositional grammar where color and shape convey feeling and structure without relying on recognizable subjects. His belief that visual elements could echo musical tones resonates richly in Bagatelles, where forms seem to pulse and glide across the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe artwork’s notability lies in its poised dialogue between order and improvisation. Rectangular and circular forms, measured lines, and a constellation of dots work together like instruments within a chamber piece—each element distinct yet harmonized. This celestial inflection, with speckled points suggesting stars and arcs hinting at orbital paths, places the painting within a broader modernist curiosity about science, space, and the unseen forces that govern movement and perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is key to the composition’s effect. Deep, inky grounds and purple undertones create a nocturnal depth, while prominent notes of green anchor the eye alongside earthy browns and cool grays. Accents of yellow, red, and white spark across the surface, sharpening edges and quickening the sense of motion. Varied line weights shift from crisp, geometric edges to softer, more organic strokes, producing an elegant tension between precision and spontaneity. It’s a versatile statement piece for contemporary, mid-century, or minimalist interiors—equally compelling over a sofa or in a focused study nook.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined and thoughtful gift, this print of Bagatelles is ideal for Christmas, housewarmings, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, graduations, or for any admirer of modern art and design who appreciates the poetry of pure form and color.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e a different size, a different colour, a special frame \u003cspan\u003e–\u003c\/span\u003e then please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003econtact me\u003c\/a\u003e. I usually respond within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-personalisation\"\u003emore examples of personalisation\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can also choose to \u003cem\u003eage\u003c\/em\u003e your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/sepia-aged-maps\"\u003elots of examples of other aged artwork\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe model in the listing images is holding the 36x14in (90x35cm) version of this art print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI can print and frame this beautiful piece of art at sizes up to 3 metres (10ft). If you are looking for a size or framing option that isn't available online, please \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\"\u003eget in touch\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/map-finishes-framed-canvas\"\u003estandard frames\u003c\/a\u003e come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and \u003ca href=\"\/de\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430686003584,"sku":"UM00334216A","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430686036352,"sku":"UM00334217A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430686069120,"sku":"UM00334218A","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430686101888,"sku":"UM00334219A","price":103.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430686134656,"sku":"UM00334220A","price":206.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430686167424,"sku":"UM00334221A","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430686200192,"sku":"UM00334222A","price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430686232960,"sku":"UM00334223A","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x36in (40x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430686265728,"sku":"UM00334224A","price":356.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430686298496,"sku":"UM00334225A","price":165.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430686331264,"sku":"UM00334226A","price":581.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x45in (56x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430686364032,"sku":"UM00334227A","price":581.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430686396800,"sku":"UM00334228A","price":301.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430686429568,"sku":"UM00334229A","price":1087.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430686462336,"sku":"UM00334230A","price":1087.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430686495104,"sku":"UM00334231A","price":404.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430686527872,"sku":"UM00334232A","price":1880.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"27x60in (70x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430686560640,"sku":"UM00334233A","price":1743.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430686593408,"sku":"UM00334234A","price":575.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430686626176,"sku":"UM00334235A","price":2564.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"32x70in (80x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430686658944,"sku":"UM00334236A","price":2393.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_f0b7b13e-5fe1-4c0a-a778-4b49d6d7259e.jpg?v=1783806587","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/de\/products\/bagatelles-by-wassily-kandinsky-1936","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}