Draft for Composition VII by Wassily Kandinsky, 1913

Draft for ‘Composition VII’ (1913) by Wassily Kandinsky captures the artist at a pivotal moment, distilling music-like rhythms into pure color and line just before the First World War. Conceived as a preparatory exploration for his monumental Composition VII, this draft moves decisively beyond representation: arcs, diagonals, and interlacing shapes sweep across the surface in a storm of motion. Dominated by blue, with surges of green and flashes of yellow, the work embodies Kandinsky’s belief that painting could function like a symphony—evoking emotion and spiritual resonance without depicting a conventional scene.

This listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Kandinsky’s painting, produced by The Unique Maps Co. Choose premium, acid-free archival paper for a crisp, tactile finish, or artist’s cotton canvas for a gallery-ready look with subtle texture. Multiple sizes are available, with optional framing to arrive ready to hang. Personalization and customization—such as adding a title plate, selecting border treatments, or tailoring dimensions to fit your space—are all available on request.

Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as one of the pioneers of abstract art. Associated with the avant-garde circle Der Blaue Reiter in Munich, he championed the idea that color and form could express inner life with the same immediacy as music. His writings on the spiritual in art remain foundational, articulating how a painting’s composition—its tempo, contrasts, and harmonies—can stir the viewer’s emotions without relying on recognizable subject matter.

This draft for Composition VII is significant because it compresses the energy of a major masterpiece into a more intimate, searching study. It reveals how Kandinsky orchestrated movement and tension: curving forms collide with brisk diagonals, while denser passages are offset by breathable, pale intervals. The result is a visual crescendo—an interplay of blue depth, green vitality, and bright yellow accents—that feels both improvisational and meticulously tuned, reflecting the experimental spirit of early modernism.

Color and design lovers will appreciate the way the palette anchors a room: cool blues and greens lend calm and depth, while the sparks of yellow animate the composition with optimistic lift. Varied brushwork and layered transparencies invite close viewing, rewarding the eye with rhythmic pathways that read like melodic phrases. As a statement piece, this print suits modern, eclectic, and minimalist interiors alike; it’s a remarkable way to bring early 20th-century innovation—and an unmistakably musical sensibility—into your home or studio.

This print makes a thoughtful gift for art and design enthusiasts, musicians, and modernism lovers—ideal for Christmas, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, housewarmings, graduations, or to celebrate someone’s creative milestone.

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.

You 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 more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age 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 lots of examples of other aged artwork.

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.