{"product_id":"soft-roughness-wassily-kandinsky","title":"Soft Roughness - Wassily Kandinsky","description":"\u003cp\u003eA 1935 abstract composition by Wassily Kandinsky, featuring geometric forms and a textured surface created with sand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted in 1935, Soft Roughness (Douceur rugueuse) represents the later period of Wassily Kandinsky's career, during his time in Paris. By this stage, his visual language had shifted from the fluid, expressive forms of his earlier years toward a more structured, geometric approach. The composition features two primary rectangular forms that dominate the space, set against a deep, earthy red background.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work is notable for its physical texture. Kandinsky incorporated sand into the paint, a technique that creates the tactile quality suggested by the title. This addition of grit provides a contrast to the precise, clean lines of the geometric shapes. The left rectangle, rendered in a pale, mottled cream, contains a series of horizontal bars and a singular circular element, while the right section, in shades of muted pink, displays a jagged edge and a trio of small squares.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKandinsky viewed these geometric elements as autonomous entities. He arranged them to create a sense of balance rather than to represent physical objects. The interplay between the flat, matte surfaces and the textured ground demonstrates his interest in the material properties of the canvas. The colour palette remains restrained, relying on the warmth of the red ground to unify the cooler, lighter tones of the central forms. This piece offers a clear view into the artist's methodical approach to abstraction, where every line and shape occupies a specific position within the pictorial field. It is an example of his mature style, where the focus lies on the relationship between form, colour, and surface texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/naakte-vrouw-nude-woman-meijer-bleekrode\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eNaakte vrouw (Nude Woman) - Meijer Bleekrode — Meijer Bleekrode\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/horse-in-a-landscape-franz-marc\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eHorse in a Landscape - Franz Marc — Franz Marc\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wassily Kandinsky","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A4 (21x29.7 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58854193725775,"sku":null,"price":29.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A3 (29.7 x 42  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58854306513231,"sku":null,"price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A2 (42 x 59.4  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58854306545999,"sku":null,"price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ B2 (50x70 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58854306578767,"sku":null,"price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ A1 (59.4 x 84.1  cm) \/ -","offer_id":58854306611535,"sku":null,"price":89.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Soft-Roughness_Poster_CompositorV1_1790105822037.jpg?v=1790110051","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.com\/products\/soft-roughness-wassily-kandinsky","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}