{"product_id":"gekreuzigter-christus-by-wassily-kandinsky-1911","title":"Gekreuzigter Christus by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911","description":"\u003cp\u003eGekreuzigter Christus (1911) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the artist’s journey from representation to abstraction. Created in the year he helped shape the Expressionist vanguard in Munich, this painting harnesses religious iconography to explore inner emotion and spiritual intensity. Vivid fields of blue and green churn around a central, subdued figure of Christ, while angular, radiant accents suggest a transfiguring halo. Instead of illustrating a scene in literal terms, Kandinsky channels feeling through color, rhythm, and form—inviting the viewer to contemplate faith, sorrow, and transcendence in a modern idiom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Kandinsky’s painting, produced on your choice of acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Sizes range from intimate studies to statement pieces suitable for feature walls. Optional framing—black, white, or natural wood—arrives ready to hang. The Unique Maps Co. also provides personalization on request, from titled captions and gift dedications to custom sizing that fits your exact space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky (born 1866, Russia) is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstract art and a central figure of early twentieth-century modernism. Trained in law before committing to painting, he settled in Germany, where his search for a visual language of the spirit influenced artists across Europe. His explorations of color, line, and musicality—along with his influential reflections on the spiritual role of art—reshaped the direction of painting in the years leading up to the First World War.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 1911 work is especially significant because it bridges tradition and the avant-garde. The crucifixion, a subject depicted through centuries of Western art, becomes here a vehicle for inner experience rather than outward narrative. Kandinsky does not reject the sacred theme; he reimagines it for a modern age, using the cross and figure as anchors amid a sea of energetic brushwork. The result reflects both the intensity of Expressionism and the artist’s rapid movement toward non-objective painting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is dominated by resonant blues and deep greens that surge in swirling, organic motion, punctuated by warm yellows and sharp, luminous strokes. Against this chromatic field, the gray tones of Christ’s body feel contemplative and still, heightening the emotional contrast. Loose, fluid brushwork carries the eye across the surface, while angular rays near the head imply a haloed radiance. Figures in the foreground add a human counterpoint, inviting viewers to consider personal and collective dimensions of faith. As a print, this piece becomes a contemplative focal point—equally powerful in minimalist, modern, or thoughtfully eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and resonant, this fine art print makes a meaningful gift for Christmas, Easter, a housewarming, or any celebration for lovers of modern art and spiritual themes. It’s a striking choice for birthdays, graduations, and milestones—perfect for anyone drawn to bold color, expressive brushwork, and the visionary legacy of Kandinsky.\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":58412393038208,"sku":"UM00320491A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58412393070976,"sku":"UM00320492A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58412393103744,"sku":"UM00320493A","price":213.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58412393136512,"sku":"UM00320494A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58412393169280,"sku":"UM00320495A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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