{"product_id":"saint-george-i-by-wassily-kandinsky-1911","title":"Saint George I by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911","description":"\u003cp\u003eSaint George I (1911) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the artist’s leap toward abstraction. Painted in 1911, the year Kandinsky helped found the influential Der Blaue Reiter group in Munich, the work transforms the legendary tale of Saint George into a symphony of color, line, and movement. Rather than a literal depiction, the painting suggests the rider, dragon, and triumph through dynamic forms, saturated hues, and bold contours—an approach that mirrors Kandinsky’s belief that art could convey inner experience as powerfully as music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered by The Unique Maps Co., this is a high-quality fine art reproduction available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit intimate corners or statement walls, and elevate your piece with our framing options. Personalization and customization are available—select your preferred dimensions, frame profile, and presentation details so the print arrives ready to hang and tailored to your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstract art. Educated in Moscow and later active in Munich, he sought a visual language as expressive as sound, often likening painting to music. By 1911, his work had begun to dissolve recognizable forms into harmonies of shape and color; that same year he co-founded Der Blaue Reiter, a circle that championed expressive freedom, spiritual content, and experimentation in art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Saint George I, Kandinsky revisits a subject rooted in European and Russian cultural memory: the dragon-slaying saint symbolizing courage and transcendence. The story is not illustrated so much as evoked; angular and organic forms interlock like a modern icon, while suggestions of a rearing horse, lance, and serpentine adversary animate the composition. The result is a dialogue between myth and modernity—an emblem of the Blue Rider ethos that transforms folklore into a contemporary visual poem.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is dominated by deep, resonant blues, energized by verdant greens and flashes of red. Golden ochres and earth tones warm the surface, while confident black outlines and sweeping, rhythmic brushstrokes create a sense of forward motion. Distinctive patterns—reminiscent of scales and embroidered textiles—punctuate the image, lending tactile richness. This is a piece to live with: its layered color harmonies make a powerful focal point, and its balance of mystery and clarity invites fresh readings from across the room and up close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA versatile and thoughtful gift, this fine art print suits lovers of modern art, devotees of Kandinsky, and anyone drawn to expressive color. It’s a meaningful choice for Christmas and the holidays, birthdays, housewarmings, or to celebrate someone’s recent travels or new beginnings—an artwork that brings both mythic energy and modern elegance to any interior.\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 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=\"\/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":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58377736716672,"sku":"UM00309739A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377736749440,"sku":"UM00309740A","price":184.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58377736782208,"sku":"UM00309741A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58377736814976,"sku":"UM00309742A","price":76.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377736847744,"sku":"UM00309743A","price":204.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed 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