With Sun by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911 illinois Historical context: British Columbia joined

Historical context: British Columbia joined Canada on July 20

Mapmaker/Publisher: The London Geographical Institute — known for producing high-quality maps and contributing to geographical education in the early 20th century

Mont des Arts and Avenue des Arts presage an emerging arts precinct

Portsmouth (1803): Located along the Ohio River

This print makes a thoughtful gift for New Yorkers and New York–at-heart travelers alike—perfect for birthdays

With Sun by Wassily Kandinsky, 1911 illinois Historical context: British Columbia joinedWith Sun (1911) by Wassily Kandinsky captures a pivotal moment in the birth of abstraction. Painted as he moved decisively away from recognizable imagery, this early Expressionist work channels emotion through color, rhythm, and atmospheremuch like music. Luminous blues, soft pinks, and pale earthy tones drift through the composition, while a radiant sun presence anchors sweeping forms and subtle hints of reality. The result is dreamlike and