Riding Couple by Wassily Kandinsky, 1906 Size:45x45in (114x114cm) Why this subject matters: Saint‑Malo

Why this subject matters: Saint‑Malo has long been one of Brittany’s great maritime gateways—its granite ramparts

perfect for festive occasions like Christmas or insightful celebrations like housewarmings

a moment when Viennese modernism was at its zenith

Brittas Castle

Design and color: The poster’s palette glows with red

Riding Couple by Wassily Kandinsky, 1906 Size:45x45in (114x114cm) Why this subject matters: Saint‑MaloWassily Kandinskys Riding Couple (19061907) captures a moment of quiet momentum: a rider and companion glide through a stylized landscape where mood and motion eclipse literal detail. Painted during the artists pivotal transition away from naturalism, the scene distills early 20thcentury modernism and folkart influences into a symbolist, dreamlike vision. Deep blues set the tonenighttinted and contemplativewhile simplified forms, bold outlines, and