"Blue," a lithograph by Wassily Kandinsky, showcases an abstract composition characterized by interplay among blue, black, and red shapes. Dominating the composition, the blue shapes exude a profound sense of calm and serenity. In stark contrast, the black shapes introduce angular and jagged elements, generating an undercurrent of tension and dynamism. Meanwhile, a small, triangular red shape acts as a focal point within the artwork.
Kandinsky's artistic philosophy was rooted in the belief that colors possess the power to evoke specific emotions in the viewer. For him, blue signified peace and tranquility, black carried an air of mystery and authority, and red ignited passion and excitement. In "Blue," Kandinsky masterfully employs these colors to craft a layered and emotionally charged piece of art.
Notably, the artwork features geometric shapes that contribute to a sense of structure and equilibrium. Circular and oval blue shapes harmonize with triangular and square black forms, ultimately establishing a compelling sense of order and balance throughout the composition.
"Blue" stands as a significant milestone in the history of abstract art, offering an early glimpse into Kandinsky's pioneering use of color and shape to create a purely abstract work capable of eliciting potent emotional responses from its viewers.
Wassily Kandinsky (1866-1944) was a groundbreaking Russian painter and art theorist known for his pioneering contributions to abstract art in the early 20th century. His work was characterized by vibrant colors, geometric shapes, and a deep exploration of the emotional and spiritual aspects of art. Kandinsky's innovative ideas about the power of color and form to convey emotions and ideas laid the foundation for modern abstract art, making him a pivotal figure in the development of 20th-century art movements.
Materials
Materials
Cotton canvas, matte photo paper, fine art paper, pigmented inks.
- The canvas it's 99 % cotton, 450 gr/sqm;
- The matte photo paper it's acid-free (archival paper), 190 gr/sqm;
- The fine art photo paper it's satinated (semi-glossy), 140 gr/sqm.
Shipping & Returns
Shipping & Returns
Dispatching time: 1-2 days.
* AirMail option: The orders will be sent by priority registered mail, usually via client National Post (USPS, Canada Post, Royal Mail, LaPoste, Deutsche Post, PostNL, etc). The delivery times are not guaranteed, sometimes it will take longer and these are beyond our control. Tracking number will be provided. Clients from US and Canada cannot track the parcels as the tracking numbers are not rolled in USPS and Canada Post systems.
* UPS standard: The orders will be sent with UPS expedited option. The delivery time it's between 5-11 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
* UPS express: : The orders will be sent with UPS express saver. The delivery time it's between 4-7 days. Tracking number will be provided after dispatch.
Framing tips
Framing tips
Both type of materials, paper and canvas prints come rolled and will be need to be taken to your local framers.
The image it's printed with a border of 0.6 " (1.5 cm), for framing purposes only.
If you have already a frame, be sure you send us the exact size of the print that will fit inside the frame. We're printing on vectorial plotters so the size could slightly be more or less with 0.4" (1 cm).
If you plan to have the canvas print stretched on wooden frame, you'll need additional border, so please let us know after placing the order.
The images above was cropped from the image at the biggest size available (keeping the best quality and aspect /ratio), so, for good details please choose biggest dimensions that will suit your preferences / space.
Care Instructions
Care Instructions
The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.
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