Composition No. IV
- Original dimensions
- 61 x 88 cm
- Museum
- Art Museum of The Hague
- Year
- 1914
Scene depicted
“Composition n°IV / Composition 6” invites an endless exploration of balance. The painting revolves around a play of lines, rectangles, and colors, illustrating the interaction between what is geometric and what emerges from nature. Each element marries, revealing an underlying complexity that evokes both inner peace and a dynamic of life.
Historical context
Year: 1914 |BRK| Museum: Art Museum of The Hague |BRK| Dimensions: 61 x 88 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting , at the crossroads of Mondrian's stylistic maturity, reveals itself as an essential milestone. At this time, the artist had already conceived other famous works such as “Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow” and “Composition in Red and Black.” However, “Composition n°IV / Composition 6” stands out for its boldness and luminous dialogue, marking the beginning of a new era in his artistic journey.
Anecdote
“The true color of a painting is revealed only through the silence of everyday life.” These words from Mondrian translate the very essence of his inspiration, captured by a quiet morning when he contemplated the light filtering through the branches of a plane tree. This fleeting moment infused new life into his composition , making it vibrate with modernity and emotion.