Around the Circle 1940 — Fine Art

Around the Circle 1940 by Wassily Kandinsky shows painted bands that turn and cross over a flat field. Circles and arcs press against each other without filling the whole space. The work leaves room for the eye to move between the darker and lighter parts.

The print uses a fine art paper with a matte surface so the painted tones stay steady under indoor light. You can mount a light frame on a dark wall or a wood frame beside wooden furniture, and the frame finish follows the room.

A hallway wall with narrow top light keeps the painted arcs clear from the turn in the corridor. You notice the circles first while walking past, then the softer bands behind them.