Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) (after) - "Black and Violet, 1923"

- Wasily Kandinsky (after). Giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (approx. 300gsm, refers to paper thickness/density).

- Signed in the plate.

- Size: 42 x 54,5cm.

- Borderless / full-bleed.

- Ready to frame. The pic in which the item appears framed is a simulated recreation for illustrative purposes only, the frame and other decorative elements shown in it are not included in the lot you are bidding on.

- Stamp on verso.

- Condition: excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Black and Violet (1923) by Wassily Kandinsky is a powerful and refined example of the artist’s Bauhaus-period abstraction, where geometry, colour and movement come together in a dynamic visual composition. Created shortly after Kandinsky joined the Bauhaus, the work reflects his mature interest in the relationship between form, rhythm and inner emotion, transforming circles, triangles, lines and colour fields into a carefully balanced abstract universe.

The composition is built around a striking contrast between the large black form on the left and the vivid violet structure on the right, connected by diagonal lines, arcs and geometric fragments. Kandinsky uses colour almost musically: yellow, green, red, blue, violet and black interact like notes in a visual score. This places Black and Violet in direct dialogue with Paul Klee, Piet Mondrian, Kazimir Malevich, Sonia Delaunay, László Moholy-Nagy and Joan Miró, artists who also helped define the language of modern abstraction, constructivist design and avant-garde visual culture.

The appeal of Black and Violet lies in its balance between discipline and energy. The work feels architectural, almost like a modernist construction, yet it also has the freedom and expressive force of pure abstraction. Its bold shapes and refined colour relationships make it especially attractive for lovers of abstract art, Bauhaus prints, geometric composition, modernist wall decor, vintage-inspired interiors and sophisticated contemporary design. The image works beautifully in creative spaces, offices, studios, minimalist interiors and collector walls seeking strong visual identity.

Kandinsky’s influence continues to resonate across modern and contemporary art. His belief that abstraction could express emotion and spirituality through colour and form can be appreciated alongside later artists such as Mark Rothko, Yves Klein, Pierre Soulages, Gerhard Richter, David Hockney, Andy Warhol, Roy Lichtenstein, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Banksy, Shepard Fairey, Karl Lagasse, Damien Hirst and Jeff Koons, all of whom created instantly recognisable images with lasting cultural and collector appeal.

Within today’s broader collecting world where fine art, vintage design, luxury names such as Rolex, Patek Philippe and Cartier, and popular icons like Star Wars, Pokémon and Lego can coexist in curated interiors Kandinsky’s geometric abstraction retains a unique intellectual and decorative prestige. The current trend for Bauhaus aesthetics, colourful modernism and graphic statement pieces makes Black and Violet especially relevant for contemporary homes and design-led spaces.

A sophisticated image, Black and Violet captures the essence of Wassily Kandinsky’s abstract vision: colour as emotion, geometry as structure and painting as a visual form of music.