{"product_id":"lithographie-blau-by-wassily-kandinsky-1922","title":"Lithographie Blau by Wassily Kandinsky, 1922","description":"\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky’s Lithographie ‘Blau’ (1922) is a landmark of early abstract art, created during his influential Bauhaus years. Here, Kandinsky steps decisively away from recognizable subjects, orchestrating a composition of intersecting geometric shapes, lively marks, and tonal contrasts that he believed could resonate like music. True to its title, “Blau” signals the artist’s conviction that color—especially blue—carries spiritual and emotional weight, while the lithographic medium underscores his modernist push to disseminate bold visual ideas beyond the easel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional made-to-order framing. We’re happy to personalize your piece—adjust margins, add a discreet caption or dedication, or discuss custom dimensions—so your print arrives ready to hang and perfectly tailored to your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky (1866–1944), a pioneer of non-objective painting, was central to the development of abstract art and a key figure at the Bauhaus. His teaching and writing, alongside his vibrant practice, helped establish a visual language where line, form, and color could carry meaning independent of depiction. In the early 1920s, his work matured from lyrical brushwork toward a more geometric, architectonic vocabulary—an evolution that “Blau” captures with clarity and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1922, this composition belongs to the moment when European modernism was redefining art’s role in a rapidly changing world. Lithography allowed Kandinsky to experiment with layered transparencies, crisp edges, and rhythmic repetition, aligning with the Bauhaus spirit of uniting art, craft, and industry. The result is a graphic, finely balanced abstraction that helped shape the language of non-objective art for generations to come.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print balances strong blacks and warm beige tones with measured accents that include soft blues and touches of red. Circular forms act like visual chords, while grids, dots, and angled lines introduce a counterpoint of structure. The interplay between crisp geometry and freer, organic gestures generates a sense of movement—calm yet charged—that makes the piece both meditative and dynamic. It’s a compelling choice for contemporary interiors: the restrained palette sits comfortably with neutral schemes, while the composition’s energy lends focus to a study, living room, or creative workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful gift for admirers of modern art, Bauhaus design, and anyone drawn to the expressive possibilities of color and form. Ideal for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or to celebrate a milestone for a designer or architect, it’s a timeless way to bring a foundational work of abstraction into everyday life.\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 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=\"\/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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58377617277312,"sku":"UM00309565A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377617310080,"sku":"UM00309566A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58377617342848,"sku":"UM00309567A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58377617375616,"sku":"UM00309568A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377617408384,"sku":"UM00309569A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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