Untitled, from XXe Siècle by Wassily Kandinsky, 1939

Untitled, from XXe Siècle (1939) by Wassily Kandinsky captures the master of abstraction in his late, refined voice. Created during his Paris years and published in the influential art review XXe Siècle, this composition distills Kandinsky’s lifelong pursuit of nonrepresentational art into a poised interplay of color, line, and geometry. Rather than describing a scene, it orchestrates form and hue like a piece of music—balanced, rhythmic, and open to personal interpretation—reflecting the elegant abstraction that defined his final decade before his death in 1944.

This museum-quality fine art print is meticulously reproduced by The Unique Maps Co. on your choice of acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Available in a range of sizes from intimate to statement-making, each print can be ordered with or without a border, and professionally framed in timeless finishes. Personalization options include custom sizing, a discreet caption with title and date, and gift-ready dedications. Our team can also adapt the crop to suit your space, ensuring a perfect fit for modern, minimal, or eclectic interiors.

Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944) stands among the pioneering figures of modern art, celebrated for advancing painting beyond representation. After formative years in Russia and Germany—co-founding Der Blaue Reiter and later teaching at the Bauhaus—he settled in France, where his approach grew increasingly precise and lyrical. His writings and theories argued that color and form could carry profound emotional and spiritual resonance, making him a key architect of abstract art in the 20th century.

Composed against the changing cultural landscape of late 1930s Europe, this work showcases the artist’s mature vocabulary: a measured geometry enlivened by delicate lines and buoyant shapes that seem to hover in a state of calm equilibrium. The nonrepresentational structure invites multiple readings—some viewers sense musical notations or celestial constellations—yet the composition retains a quiet discipline that feels quintessentially late-Kandinsky.

Color is central to the piece’s appeal. A dominant field of blue lends serenity and depth, counterbalanced by crisp white intervals and sparks of yellow that animate the surface. Subtle warm undertones—soft peach tints and pale neutrals—introduce a gentle counterpoint, while fine, varied line weights and curving motifs guide the eye with effortless rhythm. The result is an artful balance of order and spontaneity, ideal for anyone who appreciates the clarity of geometric abstraction softened by lyrical gesture. This print harmonizes beautifully with mid-century, Scandinavian, and contemporary design schemes, adding a sophisticated, contemplative focal point to living rooms, workspaces, and studios.

Thoughtful and timeless, this Kandinsky print makes a meaningful gift for art lovers, designers, musicians, and modernists alike—perfect for birthdays, housewarmings, weddings, Christmas, Mother’s or Father’s Day, or as a special memento for someone who cherishes the spirit of Parisian modernism.

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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.