At the Edge of a River
- Original dimensions
- 34.5 x 27 cm
- Museum
- Museum de Fundatie
- Year
- 1911
Scene depicted
This canvas depicts a lush landscape, where the tranquility of the water and the softness of the vegetation intertwine in a visual melody. The composition, through its shapes and colors, invites the spectator to dive into a space of peace and contemplation. The shadow of the trees reflects in the calm water, creating a perfect balance that instantly captivates attention.
Historical context
Year: 1911 |BRK| Museum: Museum de Fundatie |BRK| Dimensions: 34.5 x 27 cm
Place in the artist's career
"At the Edge of a River" marks a turning point in Mondrian's career towards pure abstraction. After works such as "The Moulin de la Galette" and "Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue," this canvas signifies a stylistic maturity. Mondrian finds here a path to his purest expression, escaping the constraints of figuration with an unprecedented freedom of interpretation.
Anecdote
Piet Mondrian , a master of geometric abstraction, once declared: "True beauty is the reflection of the harmony of the world." Inspired during a morning walk in Amsterdam, he was able to capture the serenity of peaceful rivers. This memory imbued with light and harmony is found in the painting "At the Edge of a River," an intimate journey through nature and emotions.