{"product_id":"kochel-lake-close-to-munich-by-wassily-kandinsky-1902","title":"Kochel Lake close to Munich by Wassily Kandinsky, 1902","description":"\u003cp\u003eKochel Lake close to Munich (1902) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a formative moment in the artist’s journey, when his brush was turning from observation toward emotion. Painted during his Munich years, this early landscape channels the intense light and shifting weather of Bavaria’s lakes region. You can feel Kandinsky testing the expressive powers of color and texture—hallmarks that would soon propel him beyond representation and into the language of abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is produced on museum-quality, acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas using richly pigmented inks to honor the depth and tactility of the original. Available in a full range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, it can be ordered unframed or expertly framed, with optional matting, margins, and personalized titling by The Unique Maps Co. Custom requests—such as specific dimensions to suit your wall—are welcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky, the Russian-born pioneer who would later co-found the Blue Rider movement and teach at the Bauhaus, was in 1902 still shaping his visual voice. In Munich he immersed himself in avant-garde circles and the landscapes of Upper Bavaria, developing the bold chromatic harmonies and rhythmic brushwork that would define 20th-century modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis lakeside scene near Munich is notable not for topographic precision but for atmosphere and inner mood. Rounded, organic cottages with red roofs nestle against a field enlivened by thick, swirling strokes, while jagged alpine silhouettes rise in the distance. It’s a vision of nature as lived experience—weather-tossed clouds, glimmering water, and the pulse of a village—rather than a literal record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette leans into verdant greens and sun-struck yellows, anchored by cool blues in the sky and water; notes of brick red punctuate the composition, guiding the eye from foreground to horizon. Impasto-like textures and animated brushwork give the grass a kinetic sway, while the sky’s layered blues and grays impart a moody, cinematic light. The contrast between rounded structures and serrated peaks creates a dynamic tension that feels both modern and timeless—making this print a compelling focal point for living rooms, studies, or gallery walls. It pairs beautifully with natural woods, charcoal textiles, and interiors that appreciate a conversation between nature and abstraction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and evocative, this print makes a meaningful gift for lovers of Kandinsky, Expressionism, and European landscapes. It’s perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day or Father’s Day, housewarmings, birthdays, or as a keepsake for someone who has fond memories of Munich and the Bavarian lakes.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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 undefined 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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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":58430661296512,"sku":"UM00334170A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430661329280,"sku":"UM00334171A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9x18in (23x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430661362048,"sku":"UM00334172A","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430661394816,"sku":"UM00334173A","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430661427584,"sku":"UM00334174A","price":206.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x24in (30x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430661460352,"sku":"UM00334175A","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430661493120,"sku":"UM00334176A","price":121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430661525888,"sku":"UM00334177A","price":315.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x36in (45x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430661558656,"sku":"UM00334178A","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430661591424,"sku":"UM00334179A","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430661624192,"sku":"UM00334180A","price":417.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x40in (50x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430661656960,"sku":"UM00334181A","price":417.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430661689728,"sku":"UM00334182A","price":253.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430661722496,"sku":"UM00334183A","price":1197.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x50in (56x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430661755264,"sku":"UM00334184A","price":1033.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430661788032,"sku":"UM00334185A","price":349.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430661820800,"sku":"UM00334186A","price":1914.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x60in (75x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430661853568,"sku":"UM00334187A","price":1778.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430661886336,"sku":"UM00334188A","price":568.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430661919104,"sku":"UM00334189A","price":2564.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"35x70in (89x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430661951872,"sku":"UM00334190A","price":2393.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_69519721-21e9-4e83-b4f9-68190bb3822d.jpg?v=1783805927","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/fr\/products\/kochel-lake-close-to-munich-by-wassily-kandinsky-1902","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}