{"product_id":"sketch-160a-by-wassily-kandinsky-1912","title":"Sketch 160A by Wassily Kandinsky, 1912","description":"\u003cp\u003eSketch 160A (1912) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the birth of abstraction. Painted in 1912, during the vibrant years of the Blue Rider circle, it exemplifies Kandinsky’s move away from recognizable subjects toward a visual language built from color, line, and rhythm. Here, luminous yellows and crisp blues drift across a pale, beige-tinged ground, while buoyant, free-form shapes and energetic line-work create an improvisational, musical quality that feels both spontaneous and deliberately composed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print is produced by The Unique Maps Co. as a museum-quality giclée on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, it can be ordered unframed or in a ready-to-hang frame. We offer customization options such as borders, matting, and bespoke sizing, as well as subtle personalization (for example, a commemorative caption or dedication) to make the piece distinctly yours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is celebrated as a pioneer of non-objective painting and a leading figure of early modernism. A Russian-born artist who spent formative years in Munich, he helped found the Blue Rider (Der Blaue Reiter) movement and later developed influential theories on color and form. His practice emphasized the emotional and spiritual resonance of art—how carefully orchestrated hues, lines, and rhythms could stir the inner life of the viewer much like music.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSketch 160A stands at the threshold of that breakthrough. Created in a year that crystallized Kandinsky’s ideas, the work embodies the freedom of “improvisation” while still maintaining a subtle compositional logic. It reflects the early 20th-century search for new forms of expression—an intentional departure from traditional depiction toward a purer, more universal visual experience tied to feeling and perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe palette is dominated by radiant fields of yellow, offset by assertive blues and grounded by soft beige passages. Varied brushwork—softly blended color areas set against taut, decisive lines—produces a lively tension between calm and energy. Fluid, rounded forms suggest movement without depicting any single object; the interplay of open space and concentrated marks draws the eye in looping pathways across the surface. This balance of uplift and equilibrium makes the print adaptable to a range of interiors, from minimalist and Scandinavian to eclectic and mid-century modern, where it can serve as a luminous focal point or a harmonizing accent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful and enduring gift, this Kandinsky print suits many occasions—housewarmings, birthdays, anniversaries, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day—or simply to celebrate someone who loves modern art and design. It’s a timeless way to bring the spirit of early abstraction and the poetry of color into the home.\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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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=\"\/es\/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":58377747792256,"sku":"UM00310102A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377747825024,"sku":"UM00310103A","price":101.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58377747857792,"sku":"UM00310104A","price":112.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58377747890560,"sku":"UM00310105A","price":41.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58377747923328,"sku":"UM00310106A","price":112.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ 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