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Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) (after) - "Ringsum, 1924" - (70x90cm)
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Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) (after) - "Ringsum, 1924" - (70x90cm)

- Wassily Kandinsky (after). authorized offset lithograph on heavyweight smooth paper (300 gsm approx.). - Size: 70 x 90cm. - Signed in the plate. - Stamp on verso. - Discontinued item. Closed edition, available only in the secondary market (auctions, resellers, galleries, etc.) - Condition: excellent. Never framed. Never exposed. - Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian-born artist and a pioneer of abstract art. His work revolutionized modern painting by breaking away from representational forms and focusing on emotional and spiritual expression through colors, shapes, and composition. He likened his art to music, aiming to evoke feelings and sensations through non-representational forms. Kandinsky's theoretical writings, such as Concerning the Spiritual in Art, are considered foundational texts for abstract art. Kandinsky’s works are highly valued in the art world, often selling for millions at auctions. His paintings are sought after by major collectors and displayed in leading museums worldwide, emphasizing his influence on modern art. In 1922, Kandinsky joined the Bauhaus school in Germany, where he further developed his geometric abstraction style. The Bauhaus period marked a mature phase in his career, characterized by clean, structured compositions infused with vibrant colors and dynamic movement. "Ringsum" is a significant work from Kandinsky’s Bauhaus period. The piece features a complex interplay of geometric shapes, curved lines, and overlapping forms, rendered in a harmonious color palette. The composition exemplifies his theory of "internal necessity," where each element contributes to the emotional resonance of the artwork. The precise arrangement of triangles, circles, and lines reflects Kandinsky’s Bauhaus teachings, emphasizing balance and dynamic movement. The work conveys a sense of rhythm and energy, akin to a symphony in visual form. Ringsum stands as a testament to Kandinsky’s mastery of abstract composition and his ability to transform geometric forms into profound visual poetry. Today, it is celebrated as one of his iconic creations and a highlight of the Bauhaus movement. Some artists of similar importance, Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Sorolla, Banksy, Brainwash, Miró, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Rothko, Lautrec, Matisse, Modigliani, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Kandinsky, Warhol, Buffa, Tura, Castle, Ponti, Knoll, Corbusier, rober, Johns, Starck, Breuer, Nelson, Mogensen, Ponti, Bertoia, Urquiola, Chillida. Magistretti, Gauguin, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Botero, Katz, Braque, among others.

No. 99452444

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Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) (after) - "Ringsum, 1924" - (70x90cm)

Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) (after) - "Ringsum, 1924" - (70x90cm)

- Wassily Kandinsky (after). authorized offset lithograph on heavyweight smooth paper (300 gsm approx.).

- Size: 70 x 90cm.

- Signed in the plate.

- Stamp on verso.

- Discontinued item. Closed edition, available only in the secondary market (auctions, resellers, galleries, etc.)

- Condition: excellent. Never framed. Never exposed.

- Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) was a Russian-born artist and a pioneer of abstract art. His work revolutionized modern painting by breaking away from representational forms and focusing on emotional and spiritual expression through colors, shapes, and composition. He likened his art to music, aiming to evoke feelings and sensations through non-representational forms. Kandinsky's theoretical writings, such as Concerning the Spiritual in Art, are considered foundational texts for abstract art.

Kandinsky’s works are highly valued in the art world, often selling for millions at auctions. His paintings are sought after by major collectors and displayed in leading museums worldwide, emphasizing his influence on modern art.

In 1922, Kandinsky joined the Bauhaus school in Germany, where he further developed his geometric abstraction style. The Bauhaus period marked a mature phase in his career, characterized by clean, structured compositions infused with vibrant colors and dynamic movement.

"Ringsum" is a significant work from Kandinsky’s Bauhaus period. The piece features a complex interplay of geometric shapes, curved lines, and overlapping forms, rendered in a harmonious color palette. The composition exemplifies his theory of "internal necessity," where each element contributes to the emotional resonance of the artwork. The precise arrangement of triangles, circles, and lines reflects Kandinsky’s Bauhaus teachings, emphasizing balance and dynamic movement.

The work conveys a sense of rhythm and energy, akin to a symphony in visual form. Ringsum stands as a testament to Kandinsky’s mastery of abstract composition and his ability to transform geometric forms into profound visual poetry. Today, it is celebrated as one of his iconic creations and a highlight of the Bauhaus movement.

Some artists of similar importance, Basquiat, Picasso, Hockney, Lichtenstein, Sorolla, Banksy, Brainwash, Miró, Nara, Soulages, Lagasse, Ramos, Rothko, Lautrec, Matisse, Modigliani, Hirst, Chagall, Koons, Haring, Indiana, Mondrian, Groening, Richter, Monroe, Kusama, Murakami, Testa, Villemot, Oldenburg, Hopper, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappiello, Kandinsky, Warhol, Buffa, Tura, Castle, Ponti, Knoll, Corbusier, rober, Johns, Starck, Breuer, Nelson, Mogensen, Ponti, Bertoia, Urquiola, Chillida. Magistretti, Gauguin, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Botero, Katz, Braque, among others.

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