{"product_id":"the-bear-by-wassily-kandinsky-1907","title":"The Bear by Wassily Kandinsky, 1907","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Bear (1907) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the artist’s evolution, when he was edging away from descriptive realism toward an expressive language of color, rhythm, and distilled form. Painted in 1907, the scene sets a powerful, dark bear against a vivid landscape, where simplified figures and fields suggest a folk-like narrative transformed into modern feeling. The work sits on the threshold of Kandinsky’s breakthrough years, channeling symbol and atmosphere to convey emotion as potently as subject matter—an early sign of the vision that would make him a central figure of early modern art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable as a fine art print on acid-free, archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas, this edition is produced with richly pigmented, museum-quality inks to honor the original brushwork and palette. Choose from a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, with optional framing to suit your space. The Unique Maps Co. also offers thoughtful personalization—custom sizes, title captions, or dedication notes—so your print arrives ready to hang or gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky, born in 1866, became one of the most influential artists of the 20th century and a pioneer of abstraction. At the time of The Bear, he was exploring how to let color, movement, and compositional rhythm carry meaning beyond literal depiction. That search would soon crystalize into the radical approaches associated with Expressionism and, later, his purely abstract works. Owning an image from this formative period offers a window into the artist’s creative turning point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting’s subject—a bear asserting its presence within a rural, human-inhabited landscape—speaks to enduring tensions between the wild and the cultivated. By stripping away fine detail and leaning into emblematic shapes, Kandinsky heightens the psychological charge: the bear becomes more than an animal; it is an emblem of nature’s power, unpredictability, and mystery. This shift from narrative illustration toward emotive, symbolic storytelling positions The Bear as an important step in the broader early-20th-century move from realism to expressive interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and brushwork carry the drama. Deep greens and blues sweep across the terrain, anchored by warm earth tones, while the bear’s near-black mass cuts a commanding silhouette against the chromatic field. Thick, confident strokes and large, interlocking shapes create a tactile energy that feels both immediate and timeless. The palette—greens, blues, and browns—pairs beautifully with natural wood, leather, and stone, making this print a striking accent for modern, rustic, or mid-century interiors alike. It’s a compelling choice for collectors drawn to the origins of abstraction and to artworks that balance narrative suggestion with visual intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print of Kandinsky’s The Bear makes a thoughtful gift for aficionados of modern art, admirers of Expressionism, or anyone captivated by wildlife imagery rendered with painterly vigor. Ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, or Mother’s and Father’s Day, it’s also perfect for someone who cherishes nature-inflected design and the groundbreaking spirit of early 20th-century art.\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 36x20in (90x50cm) 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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430617256320,"sku":"UM00333994A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430617289088,"sku":"UM00333995A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430617321856,"sku":"UM00333996A","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430617354624,"sku":"UM00333997A","price":87.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430617387392,"sku":"UM00333998A","price":206.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430617420160,"sku":"UM00333999A","price":219.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430617452928,"sku":"UM00334000A","price":114.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430617485696,"sku":"UM00334001A","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430617518464,"sku":"UM00334002A","price":342.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430617551232,"sku":"UM00334003A","price":158.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430617584000,"sku":"UM00334004A","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430617616768,"sku":"UM00334005A","price":629.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430617649536,"sku":"UM00334006A","price":288.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430617682304,"sku":"UM00334007A","price":1197.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430617715072,"sku":"UM00334008A","price":1121.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430617747840,"sku":"UM00334009A","price":417.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430617780608,"sku":"UM00334010A","price":1914.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430617813376,"sku":"UM00334011A","price":1778.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430617846144,"sku":"UM00334012A","price":705.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430617878912,"sku":"UM00334013A","price":2564.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430617911680,"sku":"UM00334014A","price":2393.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_79369109-14ae-485d-903f-00310885aa32.jpg?v=1783803015","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.com\/fr\/products\/the-bear-by-wassily-kandinsky-1907","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}