{"product_id":"heavy-red-by-wassily-kandinsky-1924","title":"Heavy Red by Wassily Kandinsky, 1924","description":"\u003cp\u003eHeavy Red (1924) by Wassily Kandinsky is a landmark of early modern abstraction, created at the height of the artist’s mature period. Painted in the intellectually charged climate of the early 20th century—and during Kandinsky’s Bauhaus years—the work embodies his pursuit of spiritual expression through colour and form rather than direct representation. A pulsating field of deep blues, assertive reds and pinks, accented by yellows and greens, establishes a visual rhythm that feels both energetic and meticulously balanced. Arcing lines, circles, triangles and rectilinear shapes interact in lively counterpoint, inviting slow looking and personal interpretation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis listing offers a museum-quality fine art print produced by The Unique Maps Co., available on acid-free archival paper or on artist’s cotton canvas. Each print is made with pigment-based, fade-resistant inks for enduring colour fidelity. Choose from a range of sizes to suit your space, with optional borders and professional framing. We also offer personalization—such as custom inscriptions on the reverse and bespoke size requests—so your print arrives ready to hang and tailored to your home or project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbout the artist: Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) is widely regarded as a pioneer of abstract art. Trained in law before turning to painting, he developed a rigorous theory of colour and form, writing influential texts that linked visual art to music and inner experience. His teaching at the Bauhaus further distilled a language of geometry and hue that shaped generations of modern artists and designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy this artwork matters: Created in 1924, Heavy Red captures a tipping point when avant‑garde artists abandoned traditional subject matter for pure visual ideas. The painting’s asymmetrical arrangement and autonomous shapes reflect the period’s radical rethinking of art’s purpose—moving beyond depiction to evoke feeling, thought and a sense of the universal. Its innovations anticipate later currents in abstract expressionism and mid‑century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour and design notes: Kandinsky orchestrates contrasts—cool blues against warm reds and pinks, saturated notes beside velvety darks—to produce depth without conventional perspective. Circular forms and arcs soften the rigor of triangles and rectangles, while bold directional lines guide the eye in sweeping movements across the canvas. The layered brushwork and varied edges create a lively surface that rewards repeated viewing. As a print, it brings a sophisticated burst of colour and structure to contemporary, minimalist or eclectic interiors alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis fine art print of Kandinsky’s Heavy Red makes a thoughtful gift for modern art lovers and design enthusiasts—perfect for Christmas, a housewarming, Mother’s or Father’s Day, birthdays, or to celebrate someone’s new home office or studio.\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 16x20in (40x50cm) 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":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58400418857344,"sku":"UM00313780A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58400418890112,"sku":"UM00313781A","price":227.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"12x16in (30x40cm) \/ Framed canvas","offer_id":58400418922880,"sku":"UM00313782A","price":238.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Art print","offer_id":58400418955648,"sku":"UM00313783A","price":85.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed art print","offer_id":58400418988416,"sku":"UM00313784A","price":227.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"A3 (297x420mm) \/ Framed 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