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Composition (n° 1) Gray-Red
- Original dimensions
- 55 x 56.9 cm
- Museum
- Art Institute of Chicago
- Year
- 1935
Scene depicted
The canvas "Composition (n° 1) Gray-Red - Piet Mondrian " constitutes an intellectual exploration of geometric and chromatic relationships. Through a skillful network of vertical and horizontal lines contrasting with bold color fields, Mondrian challenges conventions and evokes modernity. This composition is not just a painting, but a dialogue with the environment, an invitation to perceive the world beyond the surface.
Historical context
Year: 1935 |BRK| Museum: Art Institute of Chicago |BRK| Dimensions: 55 x 56.9 cm
Place in the artist's career
Situated at a major turning point in his career, this painting symbolizes the pinnacle of Mondrian 's approach, moving away from figurative representations towards pure abstraction. Parallel to paintings such as "Broadway Boogie Woogie" and "Composition with Yellow, Red and Blue," the canvas "Composition (n° 1) Gray-Red" bears witness to a constant dialogue between form and color, showcasing the bold evolution of his pictorial language.
Anecdote
"Color is the key, harmony is the music." These words from Mondrian resonate like an echo of his inspiration as he walked the streets of New York. This moment of contemplation, where urban energy intertwines with visual purity, gave birth to a pictorial work transcending traditional forms. The painting becomes a celebration of space and time, infusing a living emotion into every brushstroke.