{"product_id":"kleine-welten-small-worlds-ii-by-wassily-kandinsky-1922","title":"Kleine Welten (Small Worlds) II by Wassily Kandinsky, 1922","description":"\u003cp\u003eKleine Welten (Small Worlds) II by Wassily Kandinsky (1922) is a landmark color lithograph from the artist’s celebrated Small Worlds portfolio, created soon after he joined the Bauhaus. In this work, Kandinsky advances his radical break from representation, orchestrating a universe of circles, arcs, and crisp linear elements that feel both playful and rigorously composed. A dominant field of blue, punctuated by white intervals and radiant yellow forms, works in concert with black accents to produce a vivid sense of motion and balance—an abstract “cosmos” that captures the experimental spirit of the post–World War I avant‑garde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing is for a museum-quality fine art print of Kandinsky’s original composition, produced with archival pigment inks on acid-free, heavyweight paper or on hand-stretched artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional borders for easy matting, and expert framing available. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your order with custom sizing, framing recommendations, and thoughtful presentation options to make your print uniquely yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstract art, known for his influential teaching at the Bauhaus and his belief that color and form could convey emotional and spiritual resonance independent of recognizable subject matter. By 1922, he had moved decisively beyond the figurative, distilling his visual language into pure relationships of hue, line, and shape—an approach that would shape generations of modern artists and designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall Worlds II exemplifies this shift. The print belongs to a suite in which Kandinsky explored “microcosms” of geometry, setting circles, lines, and bars into dynamic relationships that hint at planetary motion and musical rhythm. Lithography’s layered inks and precise registration enabled him to achieve crisp contrasts and nuanced overlays, reflecting the disciplined, innovative ethos of the Bauhaus years. The result is a composition that feels meticulously engineered yet alive with spontaneity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and structure are the stars here. The deep blue ground functions like a night sky or oceanic depth, while white openings act as pockets of breath and light. Yellow orbs register as pulses of energy, counterbalanced by the gravity of black disks and firm linear vectors that cut across the plane. Subtle printed textures—flat planes juxtaposed with grain and soft tonal transitions—keep the eye moving, rewarding close looking. As a statement piece, this print radiates modernist clarity: it’s at once contemplative and kinetic, ideal for contemporary, minimalist, or mid-century-inspired interiors, and it pairs beautifully with other works from the Small Worlds series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA refined and endlessly re-readable work of abstraction, Kleine Welten II makes a sophisticated gift for lovers of modern art and design—perfect for Christmas, birthdays, Father’s or Mother’s Day, housewarmings, graduations, or as a special surprise for anyone drawn to the Bauhaus, geometry, and the poetry of pure 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=\"\/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 18x24in (45x60cm) 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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58412585353600,"sku":"UM00324324A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58412585386368,"sku":"UM00324325A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58412585419136,"sku":"UM00324326A","price":151.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58412585451904,"sku":"UM00324327A","price":54.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58412585484672,"sku":"UM00324328A","price":144.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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