Composition
- Original dimensions
- 75.1 x 119 cm
- Museum
- Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
- Year
- 1916
Scene depicted
This painting "Composition" represents a break with previous conventions, revealing the harmonious universe that Mondrian seeks to establish. The artist, through this composition , proposes an ordered vision of the world, each element being carefully calibrated to evoke a perfect balance between geometric forms and primary colors.
Historical context
Year: 1916 |BRK| Museum: Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 75.1 x 119 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting is part of a period of maturity for Mondrian, marking a transition to increasingly refined compositions, as demonstrated by his previous works such as "Comp. in Red, Yellow and Blue" and "Broadway Boogie Woogie," which illustrate his stylistic evolution and his relentless quest for visual harmony.
Anecdote
Piet Mondrian once said: "True happiness lies in the harmony of forms and colors." This art enthusiast, inspired by geometry and music, conceived this pictorial work one morning, as the light filtered through the trees awakened his aspirations for abstraction. This painting is not just a play of lines and colors, but a call to contemplation and serenity.