{"product_id":"standhaft-by-wassily-kandinsky-1931","title":"Standhaft (Steadfast) by Wassily Kandinsky, 1931","description":"\u003cp\u003eStandhaft (1931) by Wassily Kandinsky introduces a poised yet pulsating vision of geometric abstraction from one of the 20th century’s most influential artists. Painted during his mature Bauhaus period, the work channels Kandinsky’s conviction that color, line, and shape can carry profound emotional and spiritual resonance. The title—Standhaft, meaning “steadfast”—echoes the composition’s calm center of gravity amid lively motion: soft whites, bright yellows, and pinks float among crisp black contours and rhythmic stripes, balancing energy with clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Kandinsky’s Standhaft, produced with archival pigment inks on your choice of acid-free, heavyweight art paper or artist’s cotton canvas. The Unique Maps Co. provides multiple sizes to suit your space, optional framing and matting, and thoughtful customization—such as printed captions, date lines, and gift notes. Each print is made to order, with careful color checking to honor the artwork’s airy palette and clean, graphic structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) stands as a central figure in modern abstract art, celebrated for advancing a visual language independent of literal representation. By the early 1930s, while teaching at the Bauhaus, he refined a vocabulary grounded in geometry and color theory, exploring how form and hue might evoke feeling much like music. His writings and teaching shaped generations of artists, while his paintings modeled a new way to see—one that prioritized inner necessity over depiction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandhaft belongs to a moment when avant‑garde artists were rethinking art’s foundations, drawing from currents like Cubism and Futurism to probe space, rhythm, and movement without mimicking the visible world. In this composition, asymmetry is the route to equilibrium: angled elements and triangular forms appear to lean and align, creating a dynamic dialogue between stability and motion. The result is a poised structure that feels both contemporary and historically significant—a hallmark of Kandinsky’s 1930s practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor and line do the expressive work here. A predominantly white ground opens the piece to light, while warm yellow and pink passages bring lift and warmth. Black linear accents, along with decisively drawn angles and striped motifs, establish tempo and orientation, leading the eye from one cluster of forms to another. Subtle gradients soften transitions, ensuring that sharp vectors never become severe. It’s a sophisticated study in contrasts—soft vs. strong, airy vs. grounded—that makes this print an inspiring focal point for modern, minimalist, or eclectic interiors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGiftable and timeless, this fine art print of Kandinsky’s Standhaft is a refined choice for Christmas, birthdays, housewarmings, graduations, and occasions celebrating artists, architects, designers, and anyone who loves the Bauhaus, modernism, or the expressive power of color.\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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/pages\/contact-us\" data-mce-href=\"\/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=\"\/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=\"\/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":58371212116352,"sku":"UM00308156A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212149120,"sku":"UM00308157A","price":95.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10x10in (25x25cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212181888,"sku":"UM00308158A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212214656,"sku":"UM00308159A","price":39.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212247424,"sku":"UM00308160A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x12in (30x30cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212280192,"sku":"UM00308161A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x14in (36x36cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212312960,"sku":"UM00308162A","price":48.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x14in (36x36cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212345728,"sku":"UM00308163A","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"14x14in (36x36cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212378496,"sku":"UM00308164A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x16in (40x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212411264,"sku":"UM00308165A","price":57.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x16in (40x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212444032,"sku":"UM00308166A","price":130.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"16x16in (40x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212476800,"sku":"UM00308167A","price":140.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x18in (45x45cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212509568,"sku":"UM00308168A","price":63.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x18in (45x45cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212542336,"sku":"UM00308169A","price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"18x18in (45x45cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212575104,"sku":"UM00308170A","price":160.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x24in (60x60cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212607872,"sku":"UM00308171A","price":84.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x24in (60x60cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212640640,"sku":"UM00308172A","price":220.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"24x24in (60x60cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212673408,"sku":"UM00308173A","price":240.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x30in (75x75cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212706176,"sku":"UM00308174A","price":105.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x30in (75x75cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212738944,"sku":"UM00308175A","price":285.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"30x30in (75x75cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212771712,"sku":"UM00308176A","price":305.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36x36in (90x90cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212804480,"sku":"UM00308177A","price":110.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36x36in (90x90cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212837248,"sku":"UM00308178A","price":305.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"36x36in (90x90cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212870016,"sku":"UM00308179A","price":400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x45in (114x114cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371212902784,"sku":"UM00308180A","price":250.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x45in (114x114cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371212935552,"sku":"UM00308181A","price":930.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"45x45in (114x114cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371212968320,"sku":"UM00308182A","price":930.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x50in (127x127cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371213001088,"sku":"UM00308183A","price":305.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x50in (127x127cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371213033856,"sku":"UM00308184A","price":1400.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"50x50in (127x127cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371213066624,"sku":"UM00308185A","price":1300.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x60in (150x150cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58371213099392,"sku":"UM00308186A","price":565.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x60in (150x150cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58371213132160,"sku":"UM00308187A","price":1975.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"60x60in (150x150cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58371213164928,"sku":"UM00308188A","price":1875.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0257\/0344\/8638\/files\/file_a37006eb-4e2e-4271-8649-25c3a6e22f8f.jpg?v=1783023017","url":"https:\/\/uniquemaps.co.uk\/products\/standhaft-by-wassily-kandinsky-1931","provider":"The Unique Maps Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}