Composition with Yellow, Blue, and Red
- Original dimensions
- 72.7 x 69.2 cm
- Museum
- Tate Modern
- Year
- 1937
Scene depicted
This painting is a symphony of geometric shapes, orchestrated to evoke an interconnection of nature and man. Each element reveals itself through its dialogue with the others, creating a visual rhythm where horizontal and vertical lines dance with vibrant colors. It is a metaphysical journey where the viewer is invited to feel rather than simply see.
Historical context
Year: 1937 |BRK| Museum: Tate Modern |BRK| Dimensions: 72.7 x 69.2 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting , created during his mature period, illustrates the peak of his stylistic exploration. By associating it with works such as Broadway Boogie Woogie and Composition II in Red, Blue, and Yellow , one perceives how Mondrian radically transformed his approach to space and color, demonstrating an evolution towards increasingly purified compositions.
Anecdote
“True harmony is not composed only of colors, but of the silence between them.” He said one beautiful spring morning, as he absorbed the urban landscapes around him. The inspiration for this pictorial work was born in this light breath, like a caress of wind on the rooftops of Amsterdam. The canvas then encounters a raw and pure emotion.