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Composition No. VI, Composition 9 (Blue Facade)
- Original dimensions
- 67.6 x 95.2 cm
- Museum
- Beyeler Foundation
- Year
- 1914
Scene depicted
This canvas pays homage to architectural structures through an abstract prism. By juxtaposing blocks of primary colors and black lines, Mondrian transcends the simple representation of a building into a visual dialogue about harmony and abstraction. Each element of the canvas plays a role in the composition, questioning our perceptions and presenting us with a world of shapes and lights.
Historical context
Year: 1914 |BRK| Museum: Beyeler Foundation |BRK| Dimensions: 67.6 x 95.2 cm
Place in the artist's career
Positioned at a turning point in his career, Composition n° VI, Composition 9 (Façade bleue) symbolizes a key milestone in the affirmation of Mondrian's neo-plastic style. Alongside other paintings such as Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue and Victory Boogie Woogie , one perceives a bold evolution in his approach, a shift towards an increasingly stripped-down abstraction, yet still charged with emotion.
Anecdote
“Beauty lies in order.” Thus spoke Mondrian, offering a glimpse into the inspiration behind this masterpiece . One cool spring morning, as he contemplated the colorful facades of the houses in his neighborhood in Amsterdam, he felt a powerful creative impulse, a vibrant pulse that drove him to translate this reality into a painting of harmony. The strength of this initial inspiration resonates through every carefully drawn line of Composition n° VI .