composition no. 3 with color blocks
- Original dimensions
- 61 x 48 cm
- Museum
- The Hague Art Museum
- Year
- 1917
Scene depicted
This pictorial work unfolds a remarkable balance of rectangular shapes and bold hues. Here, the clean lines intertwine in a carefully orchestrated arrangement, playing with the strength of color fields to evoke a silent melody. This painting invites us to explore a space where geometry and the vibrant dialogue of colors meet, offering a new and bold vision of the world.
Historical context
Year: 1917 |BRK| Museum: The Hague Art Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 61 x 48 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Composition No. 3 with Color Fields” marks a turning point in Mondrian's career, which can be situated between his expressive beginnings and his later works, such as “Broadway Boogie Woogie” and “Tableau I.” In this phase, the artist reveals a mature, assertive style, where his quest for beauty and harmony translates into an unparalleled geometric abstraction.
Anecdote
“The canvas is my language, my voice in a wordless world,” Mondrian is said to have remarked one sunny morning, sitting in front of his easel, his palette vibrant with bright colors. An inspiration drawn from the silence of an alley animated by daylight, when each color took shape and sound, leading him to capture the very essence of balance and harmony.