Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) - "Circles in a Circle

Wassily Kandinsky: “Circles in a Circle, 1923". Signed and dated in the print. Authorized color offset lithograph, produced premium matte (non-reflective) with a high color intensity. Condition: the work is in excellent condition. Format: 40 x 40 cm. Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a groundbreaking Russian painter and art theorist, often recognized as one of the pioneers of abstract art in the early 20th century. Born in Moscow, Kandinsky spent his early career as a professor of law before moving to Munich to study painting. Here he began developing his theories about art, particularly the use of color and form, which he believed could evoke spiritual values and emotional responses. The artistic style of Kandinsky underwent significant changes over his career. Initially influenced by Impressionism, his work soon evolved toward a more abstract style after he founded the Blue Rider group with like-minded artists in Munich. The outbreak of World War I forced him to return to Russia, where he was briefly involved with Constructivism, before moving to Germany to teach at the Bauhaus school from 1922 to 1933, when the Nazis closed it. He then moved to France, where he lived until his death. “Circles in a Circle,” made in 1923, is one of Kandinsky's most famous works and illustrates his mature period during his time at the Bauhaus. The painting shows several colored circles within a large black circle, intersected by diagonal lines. Kandinsky uses a diverse palette to create contrasts and harmony, exploring the balance and tension between the elements. The painting is a visual representation of his theories about the psychological effects of color and form, and it demonstrates his belief that art could express visually musical compositions. The original painting is part of the Philadelphia Museum of Art collection. Kandinsky's paintings are highly valued on the art market, with his works regularly achieving high prices at auctions. “Circles in a Circle” reflects his revolutionary approach to painting, which had a profound influence on the development of abstract art. His artworks are housed in major museums around the world, and his influence on later generations of artists is substantial. Wassily Kandinsky's legacy as a pioneer of abstract painting and his contributions to art theory remain influential. His exploration of color and form opened new avenues for expressing emotional and spiritual dimensions, making his work an essential part of the evolution of modern art. Never reframed and kept in a dark archival storage between protective acid-free paper. The shown photos are part of the description. If, with multiple orders, shipping costs are not automatically combined, you will always receive the multiple paid shipping costs back from us so that you only pay shipping once. This artwork is carefully securely packaged and shipped in protective acid-free paper. No shipping to the Canary Islands. Some artists of comparable importance, such as 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, Ripolles, Wesselmann, Magritte, Jenk, Orlinski, Wille, Rizzi, Manara, Thiebaud, Herrera, Laurent, Klein, Coa, Dior, Vuitton, Kaws, Valentino, Cappello, Kandinsky, Warhol, Buffa, Tura, Castle, Ponti, Knoll, Le Corbusier, Robert, Johns, Starck, Breuer, Nelson, Mogensen, Ponti, Bertoia, Urquiola, Chillida, Magistretti, Gauguin, fine art, vintage design, Rolex, Patek Philippe, Cartier, Lego, Pokémon, Star Wars, Monet, Cezanne, Van Gogh, Botero, Katz, Braque, among others.

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