Composition No. 15
- Original dimensions
- 61.5 x 97.5 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1918
Scene depicted
The painting “Composition n° 15 - Piet Mondrian ” embodies the essence of a geometric structure in symbiosis with garish colors, a hymn to harmony. Its juxtaposition of rectangles of primary colors and black lines forms a dynamic visual balance, creating a rhythmic and timeless dance, at the heart of modernity.
Historical context
Year: 1918 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 61.5 x 97.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting , a major work of Piet Mondrian , is situated in his maturity period, where the artist perfectly masters the principles of abstraction. In parallel, one can mention “Broadway Boogie Woogie” and “Composition No. 10”, two other paintings that illustrate his journey, highlighting all the brilliance and rigor of his designs.
Anecdote
“The line is the voice of the soul, it sings the inner truth.” These words from Mondrian resonate like an echo to the genesis of his masterpiece . Inspired by a radiant morning, in the heart of a vibrant Paris, the artist let his ideas express themselves through this composition , a breath of hope and a search for purity.