• presentation of the fine art reproduction without a frame
  • detail of the fine art reproduction from the centre
  • Abstract art piece with geometric shapes and bold colors
  • Abstract artwork with geometric shapes and a dark background
  • Abstract art piece with geometric shapes and bold colors on a dark background
  • Abstract art piece with geometric shapes and lines on a dark background
  • Abstract art piece with geometric shapes and bold colors
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Wassily Kandinsky, Above and left, 1925

SKU:  195439

Wassily Kandinsky, Above and left, 1925

€61,88 EUR
€61,88 EUR
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Above and Left represents a mature phase in Wassily Kandinsky’s abstract practice during his years at Bauhaus. Created in 1925, the painting reflects Kandinsky’s growing interest in geometric structure, balance, and the spiritual potential of abstract form. During this period, he moved away from the more expressive and improvisational compositions of his earlier work and embraced a more precise visual language built from circles, lines, triangles, and carefully organized spatial relationships.

The title suggests directional movement rather than narrative meaning. In Above and Left, forms appear to float across the surface with calculated tension. Geometric shapes interact with delicate linear elements, creating a composition that feels both mathematical and musical. Kandinsky often compared painting to music, believing abstract color and form could evoke emotional and spiritual responses without representing the visible world.

Color plays a vital role in the work. Contrasting tones create rhythm and visual energy while helping organize the composition. Bright accents may interact with darker areas, producing movement and depth across the picture plane. Despite its structured appearance, the painting retains a sense of spontaneity through subtle variations in shape and placement.

Kandinsky’s theoretical writings strongly influenced works from this period, particularly Point and Line to Plane, published in 1926. In that text, he explored the emotional qualities of geometric forms and compositional relationships, ideas clearly visible in this painting.

Above and Left demonstrates Kandinsky’s ability to merge intellectual rigor with lyrical abstraction. The painting transforms geometry into a dynamic visual language that expresses harmony, movement, and spiritual resonance.

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

Dispatching time: 1-2 days.

* Standard shipping fee: 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

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

The print media (canvas or photo paper) could be cleaned only with a dry, soft cloth.

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