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Composition with Grid 4 (Diamond)
- Original dimensions
- 60 x 60 cm
- Museum
- Philadelphia Museum of Art
- Year
- 1919
Scene depicted
This painting embodies Mondrian's desire to express a perfect balance through the simplification of shapes and colors. With its carefully arranged geometric lines and primary colors, it prompts the observer to reflect on the very essence of art and the complexity of human perception. The work appeals to our sensitivity, inviting everyone to feel the harmony and order that Mondrian sought to establish.
Historical context
Year: 1919 |BRK| Museum: Philadelphia Museum of Art |BRK| Dimensions: 60 x 60 cm
Place in the artist's career
“Composition with Grid 4 (Diamond)” is part of a period of great maturity for Mondrian. After several years of stylistic quest, this pictorial work marks a turning point where the artist abandons organic forms to fully immerse himself in abstraction. In parallel, works like “Composition in Red, Blue and Yellow” and “Broadway Boogie Woogie” illustrate his aesthetic evolution towards a representation of modernity. The trajectory of his career is outlined with these paintings , illustrating the depth of his visual thought.
Anecdote
“Every line, every color must breathe harmony,” Mondrian reportedly said one morning as he contemplated the city from his studio. It is in this urban atmosphere, a sweet blend of car sounds and street bells, that the idea of Composition with Grid 4 (Diamond) was born, paying tribute to the very essence of modern life while seeking to capture its pure beauty.