Composition VI
Full-color mechanical reproduction (calendar print) of an oil painting on canvas • Wassily Kandinsky
Style & Movement
Abstract Art / Expressionism (Der Blaue Reiter)
Medium & Technique
Offset lithography on semi-gloss paper; original was oil on canvas using lyrical abstraction and layered glazing techniques
Creation Period
Original painting created in 1913; current reproduction likely late 20th to early 21st century
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 10 x 10 inches; square format reproduction
Subject Description
A complex, non-objective composition that evolved from the theme of the Deluge (Noah's Flood). It features a swirling vortex of cosmic energy, disintegrating forms, and symbolic clashing of colors representing spiritual rebirth and the destruction of the old world.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; notable wear as a clipped calendar image
Estimated Market Value
$1 - $5 (nominal value for a used calendar clipping)
Auction Estimate
$0 (not suitable for fine art auction)
Provenance History
Mass-produced calendar plate; no individual provenance of value outside of decorative use
Art Historical Significance
The original painting is a masterwork of early 20th-century modernism, representing Kandinsky's breakthrough into pure abstraction where color and line convey spiritual emotion independent of physical objects.
Notable Features
The image captures the chaotic yet balanced interplay of lines and color patches characteristic of Kandinsky's most significant pre-WWI period.
Condition Issues
Visible creasing on the left side, corner wear, edge fraying where it was likely detached from a binder, and potential surface scuffs.
Conservation Recommendations
As a paper print, it should be kept out of direct sunlight to prevent further fading of the ink. If kept for sentimental reasons, place in an acid-free sleeve.
Collector Notes
From a calendar