Composition No. XIII / Composition 2
- Original dimensions
- 63.5 x 79.5 cm
- Museum
- Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
The canvas presents a fascinating geometric arrangement, where rectangles overlap with meticulously orchestrated harmony. Between color and form, each element of Composition n° XIII/ Composition 2 sketches a perfect space of escape, where the viewer is invited to feel the symphony of proportions. The rhythms of the painting transport us to a universe where structure mingles with emotion.
Historical context
Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum |BRK| Dimensions: 63.5 x 79.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
Composition n° XIII/ Composition 2 is situated in the key period of Mondrian's career, marked by aesthetic maturation and a deep engagement with color and form. Compared to other notably paintings like Composition II in Red, Blue and Yellow and Broadway Boogie Woogie , this work reveals the evolution of a master in the pursuit of a pure visual language, savoring an increasing emotional intensity.
Anecdote
“The purity of abstraction is my true freedom.” This quote from Mondrian evokes matchless, fusion-like, the genesis of his masterpiece . Inspired by vibrant light filtering through the windows of his studio, the sharp lines and primary colors began to dance in his mind. It is in this peaceful atmosphere that Composition n° XIII/ Composition 2 took shape and depth, resonating with the very nature of existence.