{"product_id":"design-for-the-cover-of-the-almanac-the-blue-rider-ii-by-wassily-kandinsky-1914","title":"Design for the Cover of the Almanac The Blue Rider II by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911","description":"\u003cp\u003eDesign for the cover of the almanac ‘The Blue Rider’ II (1911) by Wassily Kandinsky is a pivotal image from the dawn of abstraction. Conceived in 1911 for the influential Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) almanac, the work distills Kandinsky’s radical shift away from representation into a charged interplay of color, gesture, and rhythm. Rather than depicting a literal scene, the composition announces the almanac’s avant‑garde mission—foregrounding emotional intensity, inner experience, and a new visual language for a modern age.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered here as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid‑free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas for enduring color and clarity. Choose from a range of sizes to suit intimate spaces or statement walls, with optional framing and matting to arrive ready to hang. We’re pleased to personalize your print—add a caption with title and date on the border, select a custom size, or coordinate a frame finish that complements your décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is celebrated as a pioneer of abstract art and a leading voice of Expressionism. Working in Munich in the early 1910s, he co-founded the Blue Rider circle and published his landmark text on the spiritual power of color and form. His pursuit of “inner necessity,” informed by music and synesthetic sensation, helped redefine the role of painting in the 20th century—liberating it from descriptive duties and opening it to pure expression.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a cover design, this 1911 composition was both practical and revolutionary. It set the tone for the almanac’s modernist outlook, uniting diverse, forward‑looking ideas under one bracing image. The piece embodies the ethos of the Blue Rider: spontaneous, exploratory, and deeply invested in the emotive potential of art. Its abstract organization—at once organic and architectonic—signals the movement’s break with tradition and its influence on later developments, from non‑objective painting to Abstract Expressionism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is anchored by resonant blues offset by vibrant passages of yellow and orange, creating a buoyant push‑pull of temperature and light. Loose, urgent strokes intersect with assertive shapes, building a layered rhythm that feels almost musical—like chords struck across the surface. This fusion of intuitive marks and deliberate geometry gives the work its kinetic pulse and makes it a compelling focal point for contemporary interiors. Whether displayed above a sofa, in a study, or along a gallery wall, it brings a confident splash of color and history‑making design to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Kandinsky print makes an inspired gift for modern art lovers and design enthusiasts alike—ideal for Christmas, birthdays, housewarmings, Father’s or Mother’s Day, or to surprise someone freshly returned from Germany or a museum visit. A striking conversation piece with enduring relevance, it’s a meaningful way to share the radical spirit of the Blue Rider.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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 16x20in (40x50cm) 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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":58400395329920,"sku":"UM00313024A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58400395362688,"sku":"UM00313025A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58400395395456,"sku":"UM00313026A","price":214.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58400395428224,"sku":"UM00313027A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58400395460992,"sku":"UM00313028A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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