A Square by Wassily Kandinsky, 1906
A Square by Wassily Kandinsky, 1906
A Square (1906) by Wassily Kandinsky captures the artist at a pivotal moment—on the cusp between lyrical representation and the boldly abstract language that would soon transform modern art. Painted during his early mature period, this evocative scene of a public square distills architecture, atmosphere, and human presence into simplified, expressive forms. Vivid orange passages meet cool blues and soft beige tones, while lively greens and earthy notes animate the composition with post-impressionist vigor. Even here, before his fully nonobjective canvases, Kandinsky treats color and shape as emotional forces, inviting viewers to sense place and mood more than to read literal detail.
This listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Kandinsky’s A Square, available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Each piece is produced with richly pigmented, fade-resistant inks for crisp detail and lasting color. Choose from a range of sizes to suit intimate corners or statement walls, and add optional framing in classic finishes. The Unique Maps Co. can personalize your print with custom margins, captions, dedication lines, or sizing on request—crafted to complement your space.
Wassily Kandinsky, a pioneering Russian modernist and later a key figure at the Bauhaus, is celebrated for articulating how color, form, and line could convey inner feeling. His explorations helped chart the path from post-impressionist experiment to pure abstraction, shaping the language of 20th-century art. Owning a work from this formative phase offers a glimpse into the mind of one of modernism’s most influential voices.
A Square (1906) is especially notable as a transitional canvas—an image of a town square reimagined through the lens of emotion. Rather than dwell on precise linear description, Kandinsky builds the scene from blocks of color and abbreviated forms, capturing light, space, and the hum of urban life as sensations. The work underscores his belief that painting could be a spiritual and psychological experience, not merely a record of what is seen.
Color is the engine of this painting. Tangy oranges play against saturated blues—classic complementary contrasts that heighten energy and depth—while beige and earth tones stabilize the composition. Expressive, textural brushwork (with areas of impasto) lends tactile presence, and simplified shapes nudge the familiar toward the abstract. It’s a versatile piece for contemporary, mid-century, or eclectic interiors—equally compelling over a mantle, in a study, or anchoring a gallery wall—bringing warmth, movement, and art-historical gravitas to any room.
Thoughtful and timeless, this fine art print makes a standout gift for admirers of modern art and design. It’s perfect for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, birthdays, graduations, housewarmings, or for anyone inspired by the evolution of color and form at the dawn of the avant-garde.
If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.
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The model in the listing images is holding the 18x24in (45x60cm) version of this art print.
I 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 get in touch.
This artwork is available as a giclée print on acid free archival matte paper, or you can buy it framed. My standard frames come in six colours (black, dark brown, dark grey, antique gold, oak and white), and custom framing 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.