Romantic Landscape by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911

Romantic Landscape (1911) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the artist’s evolution, when he was moving beyond recognizable scenery toward a visionary language of color, rhythm, and feeling. Painted in 1911—the same year the Der Blaue Reiter group formed in Munich—this work embodies Kandinsky’s belief that color and form could communicate emotion as directly as music. The “landscape” of the title is more a state of mind than a place, distilled into sweeping contours, buoyant shapes, and a saturated palette that invites contemplation rather than literal interpretation.

This listing offers a museum-quality fine art print of Romantic Landscape, produced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or luxurious artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, each print can be ordered unframed or expertly framed for a ready-to-hang presentation. Personalization options include custom sizing, margin notes or title plates, and gift inscriptions, so you can tailor the piece perfectly to your space or occasion.

Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstraction and a central figure of early twentieth-century modernism. Trained in law and economics before turning to art, he brought a rigorous sense of structure to an increasingly lyrical visual language. In Munich and later within the circle of Der Blaue Reiter, he explored how color harmonies and dynamic forms could transcend narrative, laying groundwork for generations of avant-garde artists to come.

Romantic Landscape is notable because it marks Kandinsky’s confident step away from the descriptive landscape genre toward an expressive, nonliteral vision. Instead of depicting a particular valley or village, he orchestrates mood: sweeping diagonals suggest terrain; floating forms evoke clouds or hills; and interlacing lines hint at paths or horizons. The result is a landscape felt rather than seen—an inward journey that helped redefine what painting could be.

Color is the heartbeat of this composition. Dominant blues and greens create a cool, immersive atmosphere, while strategic blacks articulate structure and rhythm across the surface. Punctuations of warmer hues serve as counterpoints, energizing the eye and guiding it through the painting’s lyrical currents. The gestural brushwork and organic shapes feel musical—rising and resolving like phrases—making this print an inspiring choice for modern interiors. Whether paired with minimalist furniture or layered into an eclectic salon wall, it brings depth, color, and a sense of creative possibility to any room.

A thoughtful gift for lovers of modern art, new homeowners, recent graduates, or anyone who appreciates expressive color and timeless design, this Kandinsky fine art print suits occasions from Christmas and birthdays to Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and housewarmings. It’s a conversation piece that resonates long after it’s unwrapped.

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.