Blue Willow II
- Original dimensions
- 33 x 37 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1908
Scene depicted
"Blue Willow II" depicts a majestic tree in shades of blue and green, peacefully perched by the water's edge. The composition combines abstraction and representation, where each brushstroke tells the harmonious dialogue between nature and Mondrian's artistic architecture. The painting thus evokes a palpable serenity, allowing the viewer to enter this space of tranquility.
Historical context
Year: 1908 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 33 x 37 cm
Place in the artist's career
"Blue Willow II" presents itself as a crucial step in Mondrian's career. This masterpiece marks the transition from realistic figuration to pure abstraction, in parallel with other emblematic creations such as "Composition in Red, Blue and Yellow" and "Broadway Boogie Woogie," testifying to the stylistic and emotional evolution of the master.
Anecdote
While contemplating the willows by a stream, Mondrian reportedly declared: "Nature is nothing but lines and colors, a symphony of shapes." It was on a soft and bright morning that he captured this scene, thus revealing the vibrant soul of the painting through his abstract art.