{"product_id":"picture-with-a-black-arch-by-wassily-kandinsky-1912","title":"Picture with a Black Arch by Wassily Kandinsky, 1912","description":"\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky’s Picture with a Black Arch (1912) captures the artist at a decisive moment on his path toward pure abstraction. Rather than depicting a conventional scene, Kandinsky orchestrates a sweeping black arc amid radiant fields of red and blue, all set off by a parchment-like beige ground. Painted just before the First World War, the work embodies his search for a visual language of emotion—color, line, and rhythm acting like music to evoke feeling without the need for recognizable forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Picture with a Black Arch, produced as a giclée on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas for rich color depth and long-term stability. The Unique Maps Co. can craft your print in a range of sizes and framing options, with custom matting, border widths, and title plates available. Personalization—such as a dedication or date—can be added upon request, and our studio can advise on scale and finish to suit your space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Russian-born Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstract art and a leading voice of the Munich-based Der Blaue Reiter group. A trained musician, he believed color and form could function like notes and chords—an idea he explored in both painting and theory. His thinking, articulated around this period, helped set the course for modernism by prioritizing inner experience and the “spiritual” resonance of art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this work matters: Painted in 1912, this canvas stands at the forefront of early abstraction. Kandinsky moves decisively beyond traditional representation, channeling mood and motion through structure alone. The commanding black arch acts as a visual anchor—a kind of melodic refrain—around which quick, animated marks orbit, suggesting a world in flux. The painting exemplifies the pre-war avant-garde’s break with convention and its embrace of new ways to see and feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor, style, and why you’ll love it: The palette balances glowing reds and oranges against cooler blues and greens, with the softer beige ground allowing the composition to breathe. Layered brushwork alternates between smooth, curving sweeps and brisk, angular accents, generating a dynamic push-pull that feels musical and immediate. As a print, it becomes a stunning focal point in contemporary interiors—energizing a living room, adding intellectual flair to a study, or lending sophisticated color to minimalist spaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA thoughtful gift for lovers of modern art, this print is ideal for Christmas, birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, housewarmings, or to celebrate a milestone—perfect for anyone who responds to bold color, expressive design, and the groundbreaking spirit of early 20th-century art.\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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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=\"\/it\/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":58371222012288,"sku":"UM00308453A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371222045056,"sku":"UM00308454A","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371222077824,"sku":"UM00308455A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371222110592,"sku":"UM00308456A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371222143360,"sku":"UM00308457A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed 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