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Composition B (No. II) with Red
- Original dimensions
- 80.3 x 63.3 cm
- Museum
- Tate
- Year
- 1935
Scene depicted
"Composition B (n° II) with red" is a celebration of pure geometry, a harmony between horizontal and vertical lines that intersect with precision. Through the bold use of red color combined with shades of black and white, Mondrian succeeds in communicating deep emotions, a sense of order and balance. This painting remains a fascinating testimony to the modern spirit, confronting simplicity with the complexity of reality.
Historical context
Year: 1935 |BRK| Museum: Tate |BRK| Dimensions: 80.3 x 63.3 cm
Place in the artist's career
"Composition B (n° II) with red" represents a pivotal phase in Mondrian 's career, oscillating between his initial cubist style and his radical expressionism . In parallel with works like "Tableau I" and "Broadway Boogie Woogie," this masterpiece charts a path toward abstraction and harmony, illustrating his relentless pursuit of aesthetic expression.
Anecdote
"True color is the melody of emotions," said Mondrian , inspired by the clarity of a sunny morning in Paris. He designed this canvas in a small studio, where light played on flat surfaces, awakening the soul of his masterpiece . Each geometry knew an emotional echo, a breath of creativity driven by urban life.