{"product_id":"watercolour-with-seven-strokes-by-wassily-kandinsky-1916","title":"Watercolour with Seven Strokes by Wassily Kandinsky, 1916","description":"\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky’s Watercolour with Seven Strokes (1916) captures a decisive moment in the birth of modern abstraction. Painted during the turmoil of the First World War, this lyrical work abandons conventional depiction in favour of pure sensation—loose, translucent washes of colour animated by a handful of strong, linear accents. Kandinsky (born 1866 in Russia) believed that colour and form could communicate directly to the viewer’s inner life, much like music, and here he composes a brief, elegant “score” of marks that pulse with rhythm and emotion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas for enduring colour and clarity. Choose from a range of sizes, with optional borders and professional framing to suit your space. Personalisation is available—add a title line or dedication—and we’re happy to help with custom sizing and curated framing solutions for a perfect fit in your home or office.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky is celebrated as a pioneer of non-objective painting and a guiding intellect of early twentieth-century art. A co-founder of the Expressionist group Der Blaue Reiter, he championed the expressive force of colour and line, advancing a radical idea: that painting could move beyond the visible world to convey states of mind, harmony, and spiritual resonance. His theories and teaching shaped generations of modern artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1916, this watercolor reflects a mature turn away from representation toward an inner visual language. The sheet feels improvisational yet composed, its open space punctuated by decisive gestures—the “seven strokes” of the title—that seem to hover like notes on a staff. It distils the experimental spirit of its era, when artists sought new forms equal to a rapidly changing world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVisually, the print glows with a warm, beige ground infused with saffron-yellow and tempered orange tones, enlivened by inky blue and black lines that cut, arc, and taper with musical precision. Soft, atmospheric washes create depth, while crisp strokes introduce contrast and movement. The balance of airy transparency and assertive mark-making makes this an extraordinarily versatile statement piece—serene enough for minimalist interiors, yet bold enough to anchor a gallery wall in a modern living room, study, or creative workspace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA timeless gift for lovers of modern art, designers, and new homeowners alike, this Kandinsky print is an inspired choice for birthdays, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, anniversaries, or a thoughtful housewarming present. It brings a note of contemplative energy to any setting and invites daily moments of quiet looking and fresh discovery.\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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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 16x20in (40x50cm) 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=\"\/fr\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/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=\"\/fr\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. 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