{"product_id":"im-sommer-by-wassily-kandinsky-1904","title":"Im Sommer by Wassily Kandinsky, 1904","description":"\u003cp\u003eIm Sommer (1904) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the artist’s evolution, as he shifted from traditional landscape and genre scenes toward the expressive vocabulary that would make him a trailblazer of abstraction. True to its summer theme, the painting favors sensation over exact description: forms are simplified, atmosphere takes precedence, and color becomes a carrier of mood. In this early Expressionist work, Kandinsky’s eye moves beyond literal topography to evoke rhythm, warmth, and the memory-like feel of a sunlit day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is meticulously reproduced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a full range of sizes, it can be ordered unframed or in our museum-quality frames, with optional matting. Personalization and customization are welcome—adjust margins, add a discreet title caption, or coordinate the frame finish to harmonize with your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky stands among the most influential figures of the 20th century, renowned for advancing nonobjective painting and for his belief that color and form can communicate emotion as directly as music. Before co-founding the Blue Rider circle, he experimented boldly with how hues interact and how simplified shapes could suggest feeling rather than merely depict things. Im Sommer offers a rare window into that turning point, where representational elements linger yet are transformed by an inward, poetic logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition centers on two stylized figures engaged in an everyday moment, their rounded silhouettes and softened contours lending a tender, timeless quality. Rather than anchoring us in a specific place, the scene invites reflection: nostalgia, innocence, and the quiet tempo of a long summer day. It’s an image that resonates across eras, hinting at childhood memory and the subtle drama of ordinary life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is the chief storyteller here. Dominant blues unfold like cool shade, set alive by punctuation marks of red and notes of green, with flashes of yellow and pink warming the palette. Soft, gestural strokes build tactile, chalk-like textures that feel both immediate and lyrical. The balance between fluid movement and simplified shape shows Kandinsky on the cusp of his modernist breakthroughs—an ideal piece for anyone who appreciates expressive color and the origins of abstraction. Display it to bring a serene yet vivid focal point to a living room, reading nook, or creative studio.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and evocative, this print makes a refined gift for admirers of modern art and design—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or for anyone who cherishes the glow and quiet optimism of summer.\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 undefined 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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430642880896,"sku":"UM00334040A","price":74.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430642913664,"sku":"UM00334041A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430642946432,"sku":"UM00334042A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430642979200,"sku":"UM00334043A","price":142.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430643011968,"sku":"UM00334044A","price":291.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430643044736,"sku":"UM00334045A","price":310.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430643077504,"sku":"UM00334046A","price":171.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430643110272,"sku":"UM00334047A","price":465.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20x36in (50x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430643143040,"sku":"UM00334048A","price":484.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430643175808,"sku":"UM00334049A","price":223.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430643208576,"sku":"UM00334050A","price":639.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"22x40in (56x100cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430643241344,"sku":"UM00334051A","price":736.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430643274112,"sku":"UM00334052A","price":407.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430643306880,"sku":"UM00334053A","price":1693.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x50in (70x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430643339648,"sku":"UM00334054A","price":1693.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430643372416,"sku":"UM00334055A","price":542.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430643405184,"sku":"UM00334056A","price":2709.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430643437952,"sku":"UM00334057A","price":2709.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430643470720,"sku":"UM00334058A","price":890.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430643503488,"sku":"UM00334059A","price":3628.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"39x70in (99x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430643536256,"sku":"UM00334060A","price":3473.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_43b5cd82-be16-4dd7-bf5e-432d18856374.jpg?v=1783804373","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.ca\/es\/products\/im-sommer-by-wassily-kandinsky-1904","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}