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Composition No. X (authentic)
- Original dimensions
- 75.7 x 65.5 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1912
Scene depicted
“Composition No. X (authentic)” unfolds a bold visual language where geometric shapes, encircled by primary colors, intertwine in a symphony of rigor and balance. It is an exploration of the relationships between space and color, an invitation to feel the harmony of what may seem chaotic at first glance.
Historical context
Year: 1912 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 75.7 x 65.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
Positioned during Mondrian's artistic maturation period, “Composition No. X (authentic)” resonates with masterpieces such as “Tableau I” and “Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow.” This painting reflects an artist in search of formal purity and an exploration of pictorial possibilities, marking a crucial step in his journey.
Anecdote
"Lines and colors dance together to create the harmony of the universe," Mondrian is said to have remarked while contemplating his painting . It was early morning on the Parisian cobblestones, bright and peaceful. This vision nourished the soul of the composition , bringing to life a work that transcends time and space.