{"product_id":"blauer-kreis-no-2-cercle-bleu-ii-by-wassily-kandinsky-1925","title":"Blauer Kreis No. 2 (Cercle Bleu II) by Wassily Kandinsky, 1925","description":"\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky’s Blauer Kreis No. 2 (Cercle Bleu II), painted in 1925, distills the artist’s lifelong pursuit of a pure, spiritual language of form and color. Created during his Bauhaus years, this composition sets a radiant red field in conversation with a deep blue circle and a bold black bar, enlivened by pink notes and pale, warm tones that hover beneath the surface. Rather than depicting a recognizable scene, the picture orchestrates movement, tension, and harmony through elemental shapes—what Kandinsky famously understood as a visual “grammar” capable of conveying emotion beyond representation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of the painting, produced with archival, pigment-based inks on either acid-free, heavyweight art paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Multiple sizes are available, from intimate study pieces to statement-making wall art. Optional framing and matting are curated to complement the work’s modern geometry, and The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your print with custom sizing, margins, captions, or a dedication—tailored to your space and style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Russian-born and internationally influential, Kandinsky is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstract art. By the mid-1920s he was teaching at the Bauhaus, synthesizing ideas from his writings on color and form into a distinctly geometric lexicon. His theories, developed across works and texts alike, proposed that certain shapes and hues resonate like chords—capable of stirring feeling and thought without recourse to the visible world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this artwork matters: Blauer Kreis No. 2 embodies the early 20th century’s decisive shift from depiction to abstraction, placing the circle—one of Kandinsky’s most resonant forms—at center stage. The composition reads like a carefully tuned instrument: the blue circle’s calm gravity is set against the urgency of red, while a stark black rectangle introduces a counter-rhythm. The result is a work that feels both poised and pulsing, a visual meditation on balance, energy, and time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and the joy of living with it: The interplay of vibrant red and deep blue is punctuated by a clearly defined black shape and softened by pinks and pale, warm undertones. Concentric energies ripple outward from the blue form, while the black bar crispens the cadence, preventing the red field from overwhelming the eye. Textural brushwork adds tactile presence, ensuring the piece reads beautifully at a variety of scales. As wall art, it anchors modern and minimalist interiors and pairs effortlessly with mid-century furniture, neutral palettes, or bold, color-forward rooms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for design lovers and modern art enthusiasts alike, this fine art print suits housewarmings, art school graduations, Christmas, Father’s Day, Mother’s Day, or as a meaningful memento for anyone drawn to Bauhaus design, color theory, or the transcendent power of pure abstraction.\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 24x36in (60x90cm) 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":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58370282193280,"sku":"UM00306907A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58370282226048,"sku":"UM00306908A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x18in (30x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58370282258816,"sku":"UM00306909A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58370282291584,"sku":"UM00306910A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58370282324352,"sku":"UM00306911A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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