Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) - Yellow Circle 1926 - Artprint - 80 x 60 cm

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Wassily Kandinsky, 1926, Germany, Moderne, Kunstverlag, 19th century, Yellow Circle, offset print, 80 x 60 cm.

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Beautiful, expressive art print by Wassily Kandinsky in the size 78 x 59 cm, titled Yellow Circle. The piece is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and is in very good condition.

Artist: Wassily Kandinsky
Yellow Circle
Art: Fine art print
Technique: Offset printing on sturdy paper
Originality: Reproduction
Leaf dimensions: 78 x 59 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art Publishing
Period: Abstract Art
Nationality: Russian Art

Wassily Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky, born on December 16, 1866, in Moscow, Russia, and died on December 13, 1944, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, was a pioneer of abstract art and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. As a co-founder of the artist group 'Der Blaue Reiter' and a significant theorist of abstract painting, Kandinsky revolutionized the art world through his radical approaches to color and form language.

Kandinsky began his artistic career relatively late, having initially studied law and economics in Moscow. He moved to Munich, where he continued his artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts. In Munich, Kandinsky came into contact with various artists and art movements that influenced his early works. The decorative quality of Art Nouveau and the experimental use of color in Fauvism, represented by artists like Henri Matisse and André Derain, left a clear mark on Kandinsky's work. Matisse's 'The Dance' and Derain's 'Charing Cross Bridge' demonstrate how color and form can become dynamic and emotional compositions, a technique that Kandinsky further developed.

A pivotal turning point in Kandinsky's career was his encounter with Post-Impressionism and the works of artists like Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh. Cézanne's structured approach to composition and Van Gogh's intense color palette and emotional expressiveness influenced Kandinsky's transition to abstraction. Works such as 'Impression III (Concert)' (1911) demonstrate the gradual dissolution of figurative forms in favor of pure expressive painting. Cézanne's 'Mont Sainte-Victoire' and Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' exemplify experimental approaches to form and color, which are also evident in Kandinsky's works.

Kandinsky was also heavily inspired by music, particularly by the compositions of Richard Wagner and Arnold Schönberg. These musical influences led him to the conviction that painting, like music, could dispense with objects and themes and still convey emotional and spiritual experiences. Following this idea, Kandinsky developed his theory of 'inner necessity,' which he articulated in his groundbreaking book 'Concerning the Spiritual in Art' (1911). These theories not only influenced his own works but also a whole generation of artists, including Paul Klee and Franz Marc, his colleagues in the group 'Der Blaue Reiter.' Klee's playful and often symbolic compositions, as well as Marc's colorful and spiritual animal depictions, show a close affinity with Kandinsky's ideas.

Kandinsky's paintings such as 'Composition VII' (1913) and 'Improvisation 28' (1912) are outstanding examples of his abstract phase, during which he sought to express pure feelings and mental states through color and form. These works significantly influenced the development of abstract art, particularly artists like Piet Mondrian and Kasimir Malewitsch. Mondrian's 'Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow' and Malewitsch's 'Black Square' are direct descendants of Kandinsky's idea of reducing art to its most fundamental elements. Both artists adopted Kandinsky's approach of using color and form as means to create harmony and spiritual order.

Related artists to Kandinsky:
Paul Klee, Franz Marc, August Macke, Gabriele Münter, Alexej von Jawlensky, Lyonel Feininger, Arnold Schönberg, Johannes Itten, Oskar Schlemmer, László Moholy-Nagy, Piet Mondrian, Kasimir Malewitsch, El Lissitzky, Jean Arp, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger, Marcel Duchamp, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Hans Richter, Max Ernst, Hans Hofmann, Vladimir Tatlin.


Shipping information:
We roll prints onto solid hard cardboard cores, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy cartons. The shipment is accompanied by a tracking number for parcel tracking.

About us
We have been active in the art dealing industry for over 20 years and possess extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.


- No shipping to Canary Islands, Taiwan -

Seller's Story

We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists. The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner. We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging. If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Beautiful, expressive art print by Wassily Kandinsky in the size 78 x 59 cm, titled Yellow Circle. The piece is a high-quality print on sturdy paper and is in very good condition.

Artist: Wassily Kandinsky
Yellow Circle
Art: Fine art print
Technique: Offset printing on sturdy paper
Originality: Reproduction
Leaf dimensions: 78 x 59 cm
Condition: New
Origin: Art Publishing
Period: Abstract Art
Nationality: Russian Art

Wassily Kandinsky
Wassily Kandinsky, born on December 16, 1866, in Moscow, Russia, and died on December 13, 1944, in Neuilly-sur-Seine, France, was a pioneer of abstract art and one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. As a co-founder of the artist group 'Der Blaue Reiter' and a significant theorist of abstract painting, Kandinsky revolutionized the art world through his radical approaches to color and form language.

Kandinsky began his artistic career relatively late, having initially studied law and economics in Moscow. He moved to Munich, where he continued his artistic training at the Academy of Fine Arts. In Munich, Kandinsky came into contact with various artists and art movements that influenced his early works. The decorative quality of Art Nouveau and the experimental use of color in Fauvism, represented by artists like Henri Matisse and André Derain, left a clear mark on Kandinsky's work. Matisse's 'The Dance' and Derain's 'Charing Cross Bridge' demonstrate how color and form can become dynamic and emotional compositions, a technique that Kandinsky further developed.

A pivotal turning point in Kandinsky's career was his encounter with Post-Impressionism and the works of artists like Paul Cézanne and Vincent van Gogh. Cézanne's structured approach to composition and Van Gogh's intense color palette and emotional expressiveness influenced Kandinsky's transition to abstraction. Works such as 'Impression III (Concert)' (1911) demonstrate the gradual dissolution of figurative forms in favor of pure expressive painting. Cézanne's 'Mont Sainte-Victoire' and Van Gogh's 'Starry Night' exemplify experimental approaches to form and color, which are also evident in Kandinsky's works.

Kandinsky was also heavily inspired by music, particularly by the compositions of Richard Wagner and Arnold Schönberg. These musical influences led him to the conviction that painting, like music, could dispense with objects and themes and still convey emotional and spiritual experiences. Following this idea, Kandinsky developed his theory of 'inner necessity,' which he articulated in his groundbreaking book 'Concerning the Spiritual in Art' (1911). These theories not only influenced his own works but also a whole generation of artists, including Paul Klee and Franz Marc, his colleagues in the group 'Der Blaue Reiter.' Klee's playful and often symbolic compositions, as well as Marc's colorful and spiritual animal depictions, show a close affinity with Kandinsky's ideas.

Kandinsky's paintings such as 'Composition VII' (1913) and 'Improvisation 28' (1912) are outstanding examples of his abstract phase, during which he sought to express pure feelings and mental states through color and form. These works significantly influenced the development of abstract art, particularly artists like Piet Mondrian and Kasimir Malewitsch. Mondrian's 'Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow' and Malewitsch's 'Black Square' are direct descendants of Kandinsky's idea of reducing art to its most fundamental elements. Both artists adopted Kandinsky's approach of using color and form as means to create harmony and spiritual order.

Related artists to Kandinsky:
Paul Klee, Franz Marc, August Macke, Gabriele Münter, Alexej von Jawlensky, Lyonel Feininger, Arnold Schönberg, Johannes Itten, Oskar Schlemmer, László Moholy-Nagy, Piet Mondrian, Kasimir Malewitsch, El Lissitzky, Jean Arp, Sophie Taeuber-Arp, Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay, Fernand Léger, Marcel Duchamp, Georges Braque, Pablo Picasso, Henri Matisse, Paul Cézanne, Marc Chagall, Egon Schiele, Oskar Kokoschka, Hans Richter, Max Ernst, Hans Hofmann, Vladimir Tatlin.


Shipping information:
We roll prints onto solid hard cardboard cores, wrap them with corrugated cardboard, and ship them in sturdy cartons. The shipment is accompanied by a tracking number for parcel tracking.

About us
We have been active in the art dealing industry for over 20 years and possess extensive experience in the professional handling and shipping of artworks.


- No shipping to Canary Islands, Taiwan -

Seller's Story

We have been operating several online shops in the art trade for over 20 years. On the one hand, we specialize in rare art prints, exhibition posters and collectible reproductions, and on the other hand, we trade in art editions and originals by well-known contemporary artists. The works we offer all come from the respective publishers, art galleries and institutions such as museums that published them in close cooperation with the artists. The works you find with us are often several decades old, in perfect or good condition and without a previous private owner. We place particular emphasis on professional packaging. Nothing is more annoying than purchasing a rare print that arrives damaged due to poor or inadequate packaging. If you have any questions about the works on offer, we are always happy to help you!
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Details

Artist
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944)
Title of artwork
Yellow Circle 1926 - Artprint - 80 x 60 cm
Technique
Offset print
Signature
Plate signed
Country of Origin
Germany
Year
1926
Condition
Excellent condition
Height
80 cm
Width
60 cm
Style
Modern
Period
19th century
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