Klänge Pl. 06 by Wassily Kandinsky, 1913 wallpaper the iconic Torquay Harbour

the iconic Torquay Harbour

this atlas was a definitive reference for its time

as indicated by the compass rose

a large circular field of stars is encircled by a decorative band of zodiacal personifications

The map also showcases landmarks such as Kenilworth Castle and natural features like Cannock Chase and the Lickey Hills

Klänge Pl. 06 by Wassily Kandinsky, 1913 wallpaper the iconic Torquay HarbourKlnge Pl. 06 (1913) by Wassily Kandinsky captures the artist at a pivotal moment, just as he helped usher in the language of modern abstraction in the years before World War I. Russian born and Munich trained, Kandinsky co founded the Der Blaue Reiter circle and pursued the spiritual potential of color and line, often likening his pictures to musical compositions. Created for his groundbreaking artists book Klnge (Sounds), this plate distills rhythm