Accent en Rose (Accent in Pink)
Mass-produced calendar print / Offset lithograph on paper • Wassily Kandinsky (1866–1944)
Style & Movement
Abstract Art / Bauhaus School
Medium & Technique
Mechanical offset printing on glossy paper; original was oil on canvas
Creation Period
21st Century reproduction of a 1926 original
Dimensions & Format
Approximately 3 x 3 inches (square format reproduction)
Subject Description
Non-objective geometric composition featuring various circles and squares in a celestial-like arrangement. The central focus is a large orange/pink diamond-like shape containing smaller geometric forms and a prominent dark square filled with circular clusters.
Condition & Value Assessment
Condition Assessment
Fair; the item is a clipped section from a calendar, shows handling wear and is not an original artwork.
Estimated Market Value
$0 - $1 USD
Auction Estimate
No commercial auction value; negligible as a collectible.
Provenance History
Produced for a wall or desk calendar; current ownership acquired as a clipping. No significant fine art provenance.
Art Historical Significance
The original 1926 painting is highly significant as a masterwork of Kandinsky’s Bauhaus period, demonstrating his theories on color and form. This specific item is a decorative reproduction and holds no individual art historical weight.
Notable Features
Part of a multi-image calendar strip; includes fragments of other Kandinsky reproductions on the left and right sides.
Condition Issues
Clipped edges, visible creases, and likely adhesive residue on the reverse. Surface gloss reflects light unevenly due to wear.
Conservation Recommendations
No professional conservation recommended due to the item being a common reproduction. If sentimental, store in a plastic sleeve away from direct sunlight.
Collector Notes
From a calendar