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- Wassily Kandinsky (after), giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (300 gsm approx.).

- Embossed stamp.

- Stamp on verso.

- Size: 38,5 x 69,5cm.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian painter, theorist, and pioneer of abstract art, whose work transformed the course of modern painting. Often described as the first true abstractionist, Kandinsky believed that color and form could express emotion and spirituality more powerfully than representational imagery. He saw painting as a visual symphony, capable of evoking feelings much like music.

After beginning his career in law, Kandinsky turned fully to art in his 30s, studying in Munich before joining avant-garde circles such as Der Blaue Reiter (The Blue Rider). His early works combined symbolism and expressionism, but by 1910, he had broken away from figuration entirely. Through his writings especially Concerning the Spiritual in Art (1911) he articulated his vision of art as a means to reach higher spiritual realms. His later periods at the Bauhaus and in Paris refined his use of geometric structure, balance, and color harmony, merging intuition with rigorous composition.

Composition IX (1936) represents one of Kandinsky’s most mature achievements. Created during his Paris years, it encapsulates his shift toward biomorphic abstraction organic forms intertwined with precise geometry. The work bursts with rhythmic movement: vibrant planes of yellow, pink, orange, green, and blue intersect diagonally, while floating shapes suggest microscopic life or cosmic energy. Unlike his earlier, more chaotic compositions, Composition IX reveals a lyrical balance between spontaneity and order, symbolizing the harmony between emotion and intellect that defined his philosophy.

Kandinsky’s works are among the most valuable in the modern art market. Major paintings such as Murnau mit Kirche II (1910) and Improvisation on Mahogany (1910) have fetched tens of millions of dollars at auction. His Composition VI and Composition VII rank among the highest-selling abstract works in history. Collectors and institutions alike continue to revere his works for their groundbreaking role in shaping abstraction.

Composition IX stands as a testament to Kandinsky’s belief that art could transcend the visible world transforming color and form into pure visual music.

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Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) (after) - "Composition IX, 1936"

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