Composition No. 11, 1940-42--LONDON, with blue, red, and yellow
- Original dimensions
- 71.1 x 82.5 cm
- Museum
- Albright-Knox Art Gallery
- Year
- 1941
Scene depicted
This painting , in its radical abstraction, captures the essence of the city through rectangles of vibrant color, evoking not only architectural modernity but also human emotions in these troubled times. The choice of a pure white background enhances the light, playing with shadows and reflections, a dance of colors that transports us directly to the heart of urban inspiration.
Historical context
Year: 1941 |BRK| Museum: Albright-Knox Art Gallery |BRK| Dimensions: 71.1 x 82.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
This is a masterwork, marking a notable evolution in the career of Mondrian . Compared to other paintings such as Broadway Boogie Woogie or Composition in red, blue and yellow , this painting embodies his mature style, where geometric rigor blends with palpable emotion, a perfect synthesis of his artistic vision.
Anecdote
“I seek harmony beyond chaos,” said Mondrian , inspired by the sounds of the streets of a vibrant and moving London, where he took refuge to create. This quote resonates with every brushstroke of the painting , where geometric order emerges from the tumultuous external reality, revealing the very essence of the composition .