Composition C
- Original dimensions
- 61 x 60.3 cm
- Museum
- Museum of Modern Art
- Year
- 1920
Scene depicted
Composition C illustrates Mondrian's desire to transcend the representation of the natural world. This painting emerges as an exciting exploration of balance, where rectangles of color meet with rigor and harmony. The severe black lines respond to fields of primary colors, uniting art and geometry in a captivating visual ballet.
Historical context
Year: 1920 |BRK| Museum: Museum of Modern Art |BRK| Dimensions: 61 x 60.3 cm
Place in the artist's career
Situated at a major turning point in Mondrian's career, Composition C represents not only the maturity of his style but also the pinnacle of his abstract exploration. Alongside Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue and Broadway Boogie Woogie , this canvas stands out, illustrating an evolution towards a more radical and elaborate abstraction, reflecting an unprecedented emotional richness.
Anecdote
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication,” said Mondrian , reflecting his desire to capture the essence of reality through pure lines and fundamental colors. One sunny spring morning, sitting at his work table, he was struck by the light streaming through the windows, illuminating the city in all its splendor. This inspiration infused a vital energy into the painting , resulting in Composition C , a painting that both captivates and unsettles.