Red Spot II by Wassily Kandinsky, 1921

Red Spot II (1921) by Wassily Kandinsky is a luminous statement of pure abstraction: a vivid scarlet “spot” pulses against a terrain of cool blues, soft beige, and charcoal-black accents. Created in the early 1920s as the artist transitioned toward the geometric clarity of his Bauhaus period, the painting embodies Kandinsky’s conviction that color, line, and form can communicate like music—stirring feeling without reference to the visible world. The red form acts as a magnetic center, around which arcs, lines, and softly structured shapes orbit in poised motion, generating a taut, lyrical rhythm.

This fine art print is produced to gallery standards by The Unique Maps Co. Choose from acid-free archival paper with a velvety matte finish or artist’s cotton canvas with a subtle weave that enhances color depth. Available in a full range of sizes—from intimate studies to dramatic statement pieces—with optional conservation framing, UV-protective glazing, and custom matting. Personalization and bespoke options include precise sizing, border and caption choices, and tailored framing to complement your space, all finished by our studio team for a ready-to-hang presentation.

Kandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as a pioneer of non-objective painting and one of modernism’s defining voices. A Russian-born artist, teacher, and influential theorist, he articulated a compelling language of color and form in writings such as Concerning the Spiritual in Art. Shortly after this work was painted, he joined the Bauhaus, where his teaching and practice helped shape the visual grammar of 20th-century design and painting.

Red Spot II stands at a pivotal moment in his oeuvre, bridging earlier, more expressive canvases and the precise geometries that followed. Its dynamic interplay of circles, angled lines, and floating planes embraces the early modern search for a new visual order—one that breaks away from representation to explore the relationships between energy, harmony, and structure. The composition feels orchestrated yet free, suggesting movement without narrative, emotion without literal subject.

The color design is especially captivating: the saturated red nucleus resonates against fields of cooling blue and quiet beige, with delicate intervals of yellow and green to tune the overall balance. Crisp vectors meet softened passages to create a measured push-pull between clarity and spontaneity. Reproduced with museum-grade pigments, the print captures the original’s intensity—the glowing reds, measured blues, and nuanced neutrals—making it an elegant focal point for modern, minimalist, and mid-century interiors alike.

Consider this piece as an inspired gift for admirers of modern art and design, perfect for Christmas, housewarmings, birthdays, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or for anyone who finds meaning in the harmonious tension of color and form.

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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.