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Composition No. XI (authentic)
- Original dimensions
- 57.5 x 76 cm
- Museum
- Kröller-Müller museum
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
Composition n°XI (authentique) is a majestic canvas where lines cross harmoniously. A silent dialogue between red, blue, and yellow unfolds at the heart of this painting , where each geometric shape calls for an intuitive understanding of the rhythms of life. The work transcends its time, offering a universal vision of the interactions between the simple elements that surround us.
Historical context
Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Kröller-Müller museum |BRK| Dimensions: 57.5 x 76 cm
Place in the artist's career
Our canvas is situated at a decisive turning point in Piet Mondrian 's career. Indeed, Composition n°XI (authentique) constitutes both a peak of his artistic maturity and a pivotal moment, marking a transition to more abstract works, such as Broadway Boogie Woogie and Composition A , which will unveil a new paradigm in painting.
Anecdote
“The purity of art is born from the harmony of forms,” Mondrian might have said as he contemplated the reflection of lights through the quiet alleys of Amsterdam. It inspired him the pictorial strength of this pictorial work , which evokes the vibrational calm of a peaceful morning, where each color finds its place in the universe of art.