Composition with blue, red, yellow, and black
- Original dimensions
- 49.5 x 79 cm
- Museum
- Louvre Abu Dhabi
- Year
- 1922
Scene depicted
The painting “Composition with Blue, Red, Yellow, and Black” is an exploration of shapes and colors. It represents the harmony of geometric elements, an interaction between absence and presence, emptiness and fullness. The canvas exudes a sense of balance, where each color and shape dialogues with the other, creating a calm and meditative atmosphere.
Historical context
Year: 1922 |BRK| Museum: Louvre Abu Dhabi |BRK| Dimensions: 49.5 x 79 cm
Place in the artist's career
This canvas , emblematic of the artistic maturity of Mondrian , fits into a key moment in his career. Although he had previously explored other styles, this masterpiece marks a turning point towards pure abstraction, alongside works such as “Broadway Boogie Woogie” and “Tableau I,” reflecting the technical and emotional evolution of the artist.
Anecdote
“Simplicity is the key to true beauty,” Mondrian might have declared while contemplating his canvas in a small studio bathed in morning light. The city of Paris inspired him, its vibrant palette inspiring the composition that, many years later, would continue to resonate with such power.