Farm near Duivendrecht
- Original dimensions
- 108.5 x 85.5 cm
- Museum
- Art Museum of The Hague
- Year
- 1916
Scene depicted
In this painting , Mondrian invites us to contemplate a tranquil farm, emblematic of Dutch rural life, where the symmetry of forms and the delicacy of hues unite to celebrate the harmony of nature. It is an immutable scene, traversed by the breath of the wind, painted with gestures imbued with lyricism.
Historical context
Year: 1916 |BRK| Museum: Art Museum of The Hague |BRK| Dimensions: 108.5 x 85.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
The painting “Farm near Duivendrecht” marks a pivotal moment in Mondrian's career. It is a period where he refines his style, comparable to other canvases like “Compositions in Red, Yellow and Blue” and “Broadway Boogie Woogie,” showing his evolution towards an abstract and geometric artistic language where emotion gives way to structure.
Anecdote
“I seek to express the true feeling of harmony,” Mondrian is said to have remarked while creating this masterpiece . Imagine him, on a spring morning, scrutinizing the pastoral scene, aware that each line and color would contribute to this canvas that would transcend time and space.