{"product_id":"akhtyrka-nina-and-tatiana-in-the-veranda-by-wassily-kandinsky-1917","title":"Akhtyrka. Nina and Tatiana in the veranda by Wassily Kandinsky, 1917","description":"\u003cp\u003eAkhtyrka. Nina and Tatiana in the veranda (1917) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a quiet moment of domestic life rendered with modernist sensitivity. Painted in the pivotal year of 1917, the scene presents two figures seated on a veranda, their forms simplified yet expressive, surrounded by the geometry of wooden railings and the organic flourish of garden foliage. Born in 1866 and celebrated as a pioneer of abstract art, Kandinsky moved fluidly between representational subjects and nonobjective exploration; here, he allows color, pattern, and atmosphere to speak as eloquently as the figures themselves. The result is an intimate vignette that balances serenity with the emotional charge of saturated hues.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis artwork is available from The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality fine art print on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a full range of sizes—from small, space-friendly formats to statement pieces—along with optional professional framing and matting. We also offer thoughtful personalization: add a caption or dedication, adjust borders or cropping, and select frame finishes that harmonize with your interiors. Each print is produced with meticulous care to honor the character and color of the original painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky is best known for co-founding the Blue Rider group and for championing the spiritual power of color and form. Though he would become synonymous with abstraction, he never ceased to explore the expressive potential of the visible world. In this period, his brushwork remains lively and interpretive, his palette luminous, and his compositions anchored by strong structural rhythms—a bridge between observation and inner feeling that defined early modernism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe subject of this painting—two women in a space of leisure and observation—offers a rare glimpse into the artist’s more personal, contemplative side. Created amid the sweeping societal changes of the early 20th century, the veranda becomes a stage for quiet intimacy, set against the larger currents of history. The title’s naming of Nina and Tatiana invites a reading that is both specific and universal: it preserves an individual moment while reflecting broader cultural attitudes toward domestic life and the evolving roles of women.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor is the true protagonist here. Dominant blues and greens from the garden envelop the figures, while notes of red and soft white animate clothing, tabletop, and architectural accents. Thick, energetic strokes spark movement across the surface, yet the rectilinear lines of the veranda and table provide a measured counterpoint, yielding a measured equilibrium between nature and home. For collectors and design lovers, this print brings a sophisticated blend of composure and vitality: it pairs beautifully with contemporary, Scandinavian, or mid-century interiors, and its rich palette offers a versatile anchor for layered color schemes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless choice for gifting, this piece suits Christmas and Mother’s Day, Father’s Day and housewarmings, birthdays and anniversaries. It’s a thoughtful present for admirers of Kandinsky, students of early modern art, or anyone who cherishes the poetry of everyday life—and especially meaningful for those drawn to the quiet verandas and garden views evoked by Akhtyrka or with fond memories of travel in Eastern Europe.\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 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=\"\/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":58400319635840,"sku":"UM00311176A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58400319668608,"sku":"UM00311177A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58400319701376,"sku":"UM00311178A","price":214.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58400319734144,"sku":"UM00311179A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58400319766912,"sku":"UM00311180A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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