{"product_id":"st-george-ii-by-wassily-kandinsky-1911","title":"St. George II by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911","description":"\u003cp\u003eSt. George II (1911) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the birth of abstract art. Painted the same year he published Concerning the Spiritual in Art, Kandinsky transforms the age-old legend of St. George into a vibrant, nonliteral drama of color and form. Rather than depicting the saint and dragon directly, he conjures their clash through bold, energetic marks and luminous contrasts, inviting viewers to feel the narrative’s spiritual charge instead of reading it as illustration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of St. George II, produced with archival pigments on acid-free paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. The Unique Maps Co. also provides customization—think personalized captions, subtle borders, or tailored dimensions—so you can create a piece that’s perfectly tuned to your home or a special occasion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Wassily Kandinsky is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstraction and a leading voice of early 20th-century modernism. Working between Munich and later the Bauhaus, he explored the emotional power of color and the musicality of line, often speaking of visual art in terms of harmony, rhythm, and resonance. His theories helped shape generations of artists who sought to communicate inner feeling rather than outward appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this work matters: St. George II belongs to a breakthrough period when Kandinsky was moving decisively away from representational imagery toward pure abstraction. The title anchors the painting in the symbolic world—St. George as a figure of courage and spiritual victory—while the composition itself unfurls in surges and counter-surges of color. Rather than staging a literal battle, Kandinsky evokes momentum, conflict, and transcendence through the dynamic interplay of shapes and tonal contrasts, articulating a deeply modern, inward-facing myth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and composition: The palette is alive with deep, celestial blues offset by incisive reds and ember-like oranges, creating a prismatic tension that suggests motion and impact. Soft washes collide with sharp, calligraphic lines, while angled diagonals and interlocking planes introduce a sense of forward thrust—as if the image is perpetually cresting into action. The result is a work that feels both improvisational and meticulously orchestrated, a visual symphony in which blues steady the field and reds ignite it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOwning this print brings a cornerstone of modern art into your daily life. Its vivid hues and spirited brushwork make it a compelling focal point in contemporary interiors, while the underlying symbolism rewards repeat viewing. Whether you’re drawn to the history of abstraction or to the sheer energy of color and movement, St. George II offers endless conversation and quiet contemplation in equal measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoughtful and timeless, this fine art print makes a superb gift—perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, a housewarming, or to surprise someone who loves modern art, attends gallery openings, or has recently visited a Kandinsky exhibition.\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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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 16x16in (40x40cm) 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=\"\/de\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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=\"\/de\/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":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371209953664,"sku":"UM00308090A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371209986432,"sku":"UM00308091A","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371210019200,"sku":"UM00308092A","price":112.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371210051968,"sku":"UM00308093A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371210084736,"sku":"UM00308094A","price":112.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ 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