{"product_id":"kreis-und-rechteck-circle-and-rectangle-by-wassily-kandinsky-1932","title":"Kreis und Rechteck (Circle and Rectangle) by Wassily Kandinsky, 1932","description":"\u003cp\u003eKreis und Rechteck (Circle and Rectangle) (1932) by Wassily Kandinsky arrives from the artist’s mature abstract period, when geometry, color, and line became the true subjects of the canvas. Painted during his Bauhaus years, this poised yet lyrical composition distills experience into essentials: a commanding circle converses with a measured rectangle, their dialogue set within an atmosphere of warm reds and pinks anchored by deep brown-plum notes. With smooth transitions, soft edges, and a restrained arrangement of forms, Kandinsky crafts a visual music that feels both contemplative and dynamically alive.\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 on artist’s cotton canvas, using fade-resistant inks for long-lasting color fidelity. Choose from a range of sizes and optional professional framing to suit your space. Personalization and customization are available—such as borders, captioning, or bespoke sizing—so your print arrives ready to hang and perfectly tailored to your interior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky is celebrated as a pioneer of abstract art, renowned for elevating color and form into an expressive language independent of representation. As a teacher and theorist, he shaped modern visual culture by exploring how shape, hue, and line evoke emotional resonance, often describing his compositions in musical terms. This legacy informs Kreis und Rechteck, where the clarity of basic geometry becomes a vehicle for balance, tension, and rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreated in 1932, the painting reflects the broader move in early 20th-century art toward pure abstraction. Instead of depicting the visible world, Kandinsky turns to elemental forms—the circle and the rectangle—to organize space and feeling. The work’s measured minimalism and calm authority point to a new way of seeing: ideas, sensations, and structures communicated through carefully calibrated relationships rather than imagery, aligning with currents that would shape Geometric Abstraction and later minimalist tendencies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and composition do the heavy lifting here. A spectrum of red and pink modulates across the surface, while darker brown and plum undertones lend depth and gravity. The large circle reads as organic and encompassing; the rectangle, linear and grounding. Their interplay—crisp edges softened by gentle gradients—invites prolonged looking, rewarding the eye with equilibrium, contrast, and a quietly radiant warmth. It’s an ideal print for collectors who appreciate modern design, for interiors that embrace mid-century or contemporary aesthetics, and for anyone drawn to art that soothes while it stimulates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print makes a thoughtful, sophisticated gift—perfect for Christmas, housewarmings, weddings, Mother’s or Father’s Day, a graduation for a design-minded student, or simply to mark a milestone for someone who loves modern art and the Bauhaus spirit.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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 36x24in (90x60cm) 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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/custom-framing\"\u003ecustom framing\u003c\/a\u003e is available for an additional charge. My frames are glazed with super-clear museum-grade acrylic (perspex\/acrylite), which is significantly less reflective than glass, safer, and will always arrive in perfect condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Unique Maps Co.","offers":[{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430613815680,"sku":"UM00333889A","price":362.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430613848448,"sku":"UM00333890A","price":973.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430613881216,"sku":"UM00333891A","price":1020.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430613913984,"sku":"UM00333892A","price":584.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430613946752,"sku":"UM00333893A","price":1390.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x24in (36x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430613979520,"sku":"UM00333894A","price":1483.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430614012288,"sku":"UM00333895A","price":769.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430614045056,"sku":"UM00333896A","price":2224.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x36in (60x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430614077824,"sku":"UM00333897A","price":2317.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430614110592,"sku":"UM00333898A","price":1066.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430614143360,"sku":"UM00333899A","price":4262.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"28x45in (70x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430614176128,"sku":"UM00333900A","price":4262.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430614208896,"sku":"UM00333901A","price":1946.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430614241664,"sku":"UM00333902A","price":8107.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"31x50in (79x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430614274432,"sku":"UM00333903A","price":7597.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430614307200,"sku":"UM00333904A","price":2826.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430614339968,"sku":"UM00333905A","price":12971.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"33x60in (84x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430614372736,"sku":"UM00333906A","price":12044.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58430614405504,"sku":"UM00333907A","price":4772.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58430614438272,"sku":"UM00333908A","price":17371.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true},{"title":"44x70in (112x178cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58430614471040,"sku":"UM00333909A","price":16213.0,"currency_code":"CNY","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_699a0cac-685f-4088-895e-5c51b10096af.jpg?v=1783802776","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co\/products\/kreis-und-rechteck-circle-and-rectangle-by-wassily-kandinsky-1932","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}