Klänge Pl. 18 by Wassily Kandinsky, 1913

Klänge Pl.18 (1913) by Wassily Kandinsky introduces viewers to a pivotal moment in the artist’s journey toward pure abstraction. Created for his 1913 portfolio Klänge—German for “Sounds”—this work channels Kandinsky’s fascination with the synesthetic power of art: how color, line, and form can behave like rhythm and harmony, evoking emotion without depicting the visible world. Here, stark contrasts and dynamic, elongated shapes feel orchestrated rather than illustrated, as if the image were scored like a piece of music.

Offered as a museum-quality fine art print by The Unique Maps Co., this piece is available on acid-free archival paper or artist’s cotton canvas. Choose from a range of sizes with optional borders, and add professional framing to receive your print ready to hang. We also offer personalization—such as a dedication line, custom sizing, or color-matched framing—to help you tailor the artwork perfectly to your space.

Kandinsky (1866–1944) stands among the leading pioneers of abstract art. By 1913 he had refined a groundbreaking visual language informed by music theory and the “inner necessity” of form and color. His innovations would influence generations, from Expressionism to the Bauhaus, and his Klänge project distilled those ideas into a series that married graphic intensity with spiritual aspiration.

Plate 18 from Klänge is notable for its moment-in-time energy. Emerging during a turbulent early 20th century, it rejects literal storytelling and instead captures an urgent, psychological cadence. The layered arrangement of angular, almost choreographed forms feels alive—suggesting figures, architecture, or landscape only in passing—so the viewer is invited to complete the narrative through feeling rather than fact.

Visually, the print’s crisp white ground heightens the drama of its bold, inky lines, while measured accents of orange and yellow introduce warmth and tempo—like brass and percussion cutting through a resonant orchestral field. The woodcut-like textures and thick, assertive strokes give the composition a tactile presence, turning negative space into a charged silence between notes. It’s a compelling statement piece for modern, mid-century, or minimalist interiors, offering both historical significance and contemporary impact.

This fine art print makes an exceptional gift—perfect for Christmas, a milestone birthday, Mother’s or Father’s Day, a housewarming, or for anyone who loves music, design, or the history of modern art.

If you're not sure what size to order, or you're looking for a custom order of some kind – a different size, a different colour, a special frame – then please contact me. I usually respond within a few minutes.

You can see an example of my fine art personalisation service in the fifth image. Zoom in and take a look. My personalised artwork is always very well received. Take a look at more examples of personalisation.

You can also choose to age your art print to make it look older. This is popular amongst my customers who want their artwork to look like an older, antique print. You can see an example of ageing in the sixth product image, or go ahead and check out lots of examples of other aged artwork.

The model in the listing images is holding the 16x20in (40x50cm) 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.