{"product_id":"im-kreis-by-wassily-kandinsky-1914","title":"Im Kreis by Wassily Kandinsky, 1914","description":"\u003cp\u003eIm Kreis (1914) by Wassily Kandinsky arrives from the charged twilight of the pre-war avant-garde, when the artist was refining a radical new visual language freed from literal depiction. Painted in the year Europe tumbled toward the First World War, this composition coils around a powerful circular motif: arcs, lines, and clustered forms orbit a warm core to create a sense of inward pull and musical rhythm. Sweeps of orange, red, and brown gather against notes of gray, with animated linear accents that feel both spontaneous and carefully orchestrated—Kandinsky’s vision of painting as pure, resonant harmony.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis museum-quality edition is offered by The Unique Maps Co. as a fine art print on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from multiple sizes to suit your space, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. We also offer tasteful personalization—discreet captions, dates, or a dedication—so you can make your print uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) stands among the pioneers of abstract art, a central figure of the Expressionist circles clustered around Munich and the Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) movement. His writings on color, form, and inner necessity reshaped modern painting, proposing that art could work like music: non-representational yet deeply expressive. By 1914, he had all but abandoned recognizable subject matter, turning instead to vibrant, interlocking shapes and lines that suggest emotion and tempo rather than objects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIm Kreis—literally “In the Circle”—distills that breakthrough. The circular impetus unifies the field, pulling the eye through a choreography of sweeping arcs and quick, angular marks. Made at a moment of cultural upheaval, the painting embodies an inward-turning energy: a search for stillness and structure inside flux. This is quintessential early abstraction, capturing the very moment modern art let go of the visible world to reveal something more interior and spiritual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is the lifeblood here. A dominant orange radiates warmth, tempered by deep reds and grounded browns, while smokier grays and discreet cooler touches add depth and balance. Broad, softly blended passages meet decisive, linear accents, setting up a taut conversation between calm fields and sudden sparks. The result is a dynamic yet harmonious surface that brings vitality to contemporary interiors—equally striking in a minimalist living room, a creative studio, or a mid-century setting—inviting long, meditative looking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this fine art print makes an inspired gift for art lovers and design enthusiasts alike—ideal for Christmas, housewarmings, birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or to celebrate a milestone for someone drawn to modern art’s brave, luminous beginnings.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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 16x16in (40x40cm) 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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371229581696,"sku":"UM00308651A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371229614464,"sku":"UM00308652A","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371229647232,"sku":"UM00308653A","price":143.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371229680000,"sku":"UM00308654A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371229712768,"sku":"UM00308655A","price":143.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed 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