Composition 2 pour Cahiers d'Art,
1932
Vassily Kandinsky
Print : paper, dry point, etching
40 x 31.5 x 0.3 cm 15.7 x 12.4 x 0.1 inch
Sold
Free returns within 14 days
Authenticity guaranteed
Learn moreSecure payment
Paypal
American Express
Visa
Mastercard
Apple Pay
Google Pay
About the artwork
Type
Numbered and limited to 100 copies
Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
Invoice from the gallery
Medium
Dimensions cm • inch
40 x 31.5 x 0.3 cm 15.7 x 12.4 x 0.1 inch Height x Width x Depth
Support
Framing
Not framed
Artwork sold in perfect condition
Artwork location: Italy
B/W etching and drypoint on ivory colored cardboard. The single edition of 100 prints. Signed in pencil on lower right margin. Monogrammed and dated on plate. Beautiful impression, in wide margins, representing an abstract composition. Embossed stamp of Prandi Gallery, Reggio Emilia (Italy) on lower right corner.
Vasilij Kandinsky (1866-1944), the forerunner and founder of Abstractionism, Vasilij Kandinsky was a wall-decoration teacher at the Bauhaus between 1922 and 1933, firstly in Weimar, secondly in Dessau. The years at the Bauhaus were characterized by his friendship with Paul Klee and by the publication of a fundamental essay: “Point and Line on the Plane”.
With the establishment of dictatorship, Kandinsky was accused of Bolshevism and was forced to leave his country to move to Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris. In Munich in 1937, the famous exhibition of “degenerate art”, with which Adolph Hitler intended to condemn the new artistic avant-gardes, was realized. At this exhibition, 50 of Kandinsky’s works appeared and were eventually sold at auctions with low prices to foreign purchasers.
Reference: Roethel, 196; Friedel/Hoberg, 153.1
Read more
Vasilij Kandinsky (1866-1944), the forerunner and founder of Abstractionism, Vasilij Kandinsky was a wall-decoration teacher at the Bauhaus between 1922 and 1933, firstly in Weimar, secondly in Dessau. The years at the Bauhaus were characterized by his friendship with Paul Klee and by the publication of a fundamental essay: “Point and Line on the Plane”.
With the establishment of dictatorship, Kandinsky was accused of Bolshevism and was forced to leave his country to move to Neuilly-sur-Seine, a suburb of Paris. In Munich in 1937, the famous exhibition of “degenerate art”, with which Adolph Hitler intended to condemn the new artistic avant-gardes, was realized. At this exhibition, 50 of Kandinsky’s works appeared and were eventually sold at auctions with low prices to foreign purchasers.
Reference: Roethel, 196; Friedel/Hoberg, 153.1
Imagine it at home
Discover more by the artist
Presentation
Wassily Kandinsky was born in Moscow in 1866 in a wealthy and educated family. He learned German from his grand-mother and took piano, cello and drawing lessons.
In 1885, he went to Moscow to study Law. At the age of 30, he decided to abandon a promising teaching career to dedicate himself to art. He went to Munich to study painting, and very quickly he started to teach art, and created, with other artists from Munich, the Phalanx Association. He met Gabriele Münter, a German-American artist, who became his partner until 1914. Together they traveled in Europe and North Africa and, in 1906, they moved to Paris for a year. During this period, he created small format paintings, impressionist landscapes, that made him look like a dilettante to the artists of the Paris scene.
In 1908, Kandinsky moved back in Murnau, Germany with Gabriele Münter, and this is when his actual artistic career began. His favorite themes - landscapes, popular culture - remained unchanged, but his treatment of them was increasingly abstract through and the colors more and more autonomous. In 1914, when the war broke out, he left Munich to take refuge in Switzerland and then back to Moscow where he stayed until 1921. During this period he started writing "Point and line to plane", published only in 1926. Those years he didn't paint much, focusing, for material questions, on drawing and works on paper. During the first years of the communist regime, he dedicated himself to the creation of new artistic institutions in the country, such as a state organization managing for fine arts.
However, his situation become precarious. In 1921, while on an official mission, he stayed in Germany with his wife Nina. Walter Gropius, Director of the Bauhaus, offered him a teaching position: he was a teacher at the school until its closure in 1933, when he moved to France. Stripped of his German nationality Wassily Kandinsky moved to Paris, as a stateless person. It was only in 1939 that he became a French citizen, in extremis before the beginning of the Second World War. During the last years of his life he lived with his wife and continued his artistic research in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He died in 1944.
Read more
In 1885, he went to Moscow to study Law. At the age of 30, he decided to abandon a promising teaching career to dedicate himself to art. He went to Munich to study painting, and very quickly he started to teach art, and created, with other artists from Munich, the Phalanx Association. He met Gabriele Münter, a German-American artist, who became his partner until 1914. Together they traveled in Europe and North Africa and, in 1906, they moved to Paris for a year. During this period, he created small format paintings, impressionist landscapes, that made him look like a dilettante to the artists of the Paris scene.
In 1908, Kandinsky moved back in Murnau, Germany with Gabriele Münter, and this is when his actual artistic career began. His favorite themes - landscapes, popular culture - remained unchanged, but his treatment of them was increasingly abstract through and the colors more and more autonomous. In 1914, when the war broke out, he left Munich to take refuge in Switzerland and then back to Moscow where he stayed until 1921. During this period he started writing "Point and line to plane", published only in 1926. Those years he didn't paint much, focusing, for material questions, on drawing and works on paper. During the first years of the communist regime, he dedicated himself to the creation of new artistic institutions in the country, such as a state organization managing for fine arts.
However, his situation become precarious. In 1921, while on an official mission, he stayed in Germany with his wife Nina. Walter Gropius, Director of the Bauhaus, offered him a teaching position: he was a teacher at the school until its closure in 1933, when he moved to France. Stripped of his German nationality Wassily Kandinsky moved to Paris, as a stateless person. It was only in 1939 that he became a French citizen, in extremis before the beginning of the Second World War. During the last years of his life he lived with his wife and continued his artistic research in Neuilly-sur-Seine. He died in 1944.
More works from Wallector Srl
Constellation III (Por Alberti, por l'Espana)
Joan Miró
Print - 90 x 66 x 0.2 cm Print - 35.4 x 26 x 0.1 inch
€19,000
Abstract Expression
Giorgio Lo Fermo
Painting - 37 x 27 x 0.5 cm Painting - 14.6 x 10.6 x 0.2 inch
€600
Advertisement for Tirreno
Mino Maccari
Fine Art Drawings - 24 x 11.5 x 0.1 cm Fine Art Drawings - 9.4 x 4.5 x 0 inch
€650
Untitled - Expression no. 1
Jackson Pollock
Print - 58.5 x 74 x 0.2 cm Print - 23 x 29.1 x 0.1 inch
€44,000
Need help?
Where can I be delivered?
Artsper delivers internationally. The list of countries is available in the first step of your cart.
If your country is not listed contact us at [email protected] and we will see what we can do.
Note that Customs fees may apply for works shipped internationally. This is indicated in the first step of the shopping cart.
You can choose a delivery address different from the billing address. Make sure that a trusted person is present to receive the work if you cannot be there.
How do I showcase my work?
Have you purchased a painting, sculpture or work on paper?
Find our expert advice for the conservation and promotion of your works in the articles below:
Why choose Artsper for your art purchases
Artsper offers you access to more than 200,000 works of contemporary art from 2,000 partner galleries. Our team of experts carefully selects galleries to guarantee the quality and originality of the works.
You benefit from:
-
Works at gallery price
-
Return within 14 days, regardless of your location
-
Easy resale of the work purchased on Artsper
-
Personalized research tools (selection and tailor-made universe)
Our customer service is available for any assistance.
Protect your purchase with Artsper: Buy with confidence
At Artsper, our mission is to allow you to collect works of art with complete peace of mind. Discover the protections we offer at every stage of your shopping experience.
Buy works from top galleries
We work in close collaboration with carefully selected art galleries. Each seller on Artsper is carefully examined and approved by our team, thus ensuring compliance with our code of ethics. You therefore have the assurance of purchasing authentic, high-quality works.
Total transparency: you know what you are buying
Before being posted online, all artwork on Artsper is reviewed and validated by our moderation team. You can browse with complete peace of mind, knowing that each piece meets our criteria of excellence.
Personalized support: our experts at your service
Our team of contemporary art experts is available by phone or email to answer all your questions. Whether you want advice on a work or a tailor-made selection to enrich your collection, we are here to support you.
Resell your works with ease
If you have purchased a work on Artsper and wish to resell it, we offer you a dedicated platform to relist it. To find out more, click here.
Make offers with Artsper: negotiate like in a gallery
You have the possibility to propose a price for certain works, just like in a gallery. This feature allows you to initiate discussions and potentially acquire your coins at advantageous prices.
Get help with your negotiations
Our team will negotiate for you and inform you as soon as the best offer is obtained. Do not hesitate to call on our expertise to ensure a transaction at the best price.
Order securely
Artsper satisfaction assurance
We want you to be completely satisfied with your purchase. If the work you receive is not to your liking, you have 14 days to return it free of charge, and you will be refunded in full, whatever the reason.
Secure payment with Artsper partners
All credit card payments are processed by Paybox, the world leader in payment solutions. Thanks to their strict security standards, you can transact with confidence.
Problem Support
In the rare event that an artwork arrives damaged or not as described, we are here to help. Whether for a return, refund, restoration or exchange, our team will support you throughout the process and will ensure that we find the solution best suited to your situation.
Conditions to benefit from Artsper protections:
-
Use one of the payment methods available on Artsper for your order.
-
Report any problems within one week of receiving the work.
-
Provide required photographic evidence (including original artwork and packaging).
Artsper guarantees cover the following cases:
-
The received work lacks a described characteristic (for example, a signature or frame).
-
The artwork has significant differences from its description (e.g. color variation).
-
The work is damaged upon receipt.
-
The work is lost or damaged by the carrier.
-
Delivery is significantly delayed.
With Artsper, you collect with complete peace of mind.