Composition III with red, blue, yellow, and black
- Original dimensions
- 50.5 x 50 cm
- Museum
- http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/67ae98713976ed5972d17fb4a0f7e24e
- Year
- 1929
Scene depicted
The composition of this canvas captures the very essence of abstraction. Mondrian , with undeniable mastery, combines rectangles of bright color, drawing a perfect balance between vertical and horizontal lines. Each shade becomes a window into raw emotion, inviting contemplation.
Historical context
Year: 1929 |BRK| Museum: http://www.wikidata.org/.well-known/genid/67ae98713976ed5972d17fb4a0f7e24e |BRK| Dimensions: 50.5 x 50 cm
Place in the artist's career
Positioned as one of the major achievements of Mondrian , this painting embodies his artistic evolution. It stands between iconic canvases such as "Tableau I" and "Broadway Boogie Woogie," illustrating a journey towards an ever-deeper removal of pictorial representation.
Anecdote
"The canvas is the mirror of our inner world," said Mondrian in his time. The inspiration for this masterpiece came to him during a peaceful morning, where the golden sunlight played on the flat surfaces of his hometown. This feeling of tranquility resonates still in every line and every color of the painting , transporting the observer to another universe.