Composition in Black and White II
- Original dimensions
- 61 x 61 cm
- Museum
- Van Abbe Museum
- Year
- 1930
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work, Mondrian explores the dialogue between geometric shapes and negative spaces. Each line and each shape are carefully placed to create a visual interaction that invites contemplation. This painting evokes a silent dance, where movement echoes structure, paying homage to the radical abstraction that characterizes his style.
Historical context
Year: 1930 |BRK| Museum: Van Abbe Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 61 x 61 cm
Place in the artist's career
"Composition in White and Black II" represents a milestone in Mondrian's career, illustrating his journey towards pure abstraction. Compared to "Tableau I" and "Composition in Red, Blue and Yellow," this canvas reflects his technical evolution: from more complex configurations to a mastery of stripped lines that define his maturity.
Anecdote
"The canvas is not just a support, it is a reflection of universal order," is said to have declared Mondrian one spring morning as he contemplated the geometric shapes of his environment. This phrase perfectly illustrates the essence of this masterpiece : a resolute composition where white and black dance in harmony on the canvas.