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Wassily Kandinsky, Tension in height, 1924

SKU:  191497

Wassily Kandinsky, Tension in height, 1924

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"Tension in Height" is a painting by Wassily Kandinsky, created in 1924.

The painting features a complex composition of abstract forms and lines, with a range of colors that include blues, greens, yellows, and oranges. The forms seem to twist and turn around each other, creating a sense of tension and movement on the canvas.

Kandinsky believed that abstract art had the potential to express complex emotions and ideas in a way that was more direct and powerful than traditional representational art. In "Tension in Height," he uses color and form to create a sense of energy and movement, with the various abstract shapes seeming to vibrate and pulsate on the canvas.

Despite the chaotic and dynamic composition of the painting, there is also a sense of balance and harmony, with the various forms seeming to work together in a sort of visual dance.

The title of the painting, "Tension in Height," suggests a sense of upward movement and energy, as if the forms are reaching towards some sort of spiritual or emotional transcendence.

Overall, "Tension in Height" is a powerful and visually striking painting that showcases Kandinsky's unique approach to abstract art and his ability to create a sense of energy and movement through color and form. It is a powerful example of the artist's interest in exploring the emotional and spiritual potential of abstract art.

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.

* 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

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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