Fox Trot B, with black, red, blue, and yellow
- Original dimensions
- 45.4 x 45.4 cm
- Museum
- Yale University Art Gallery
- Year
- 1929
Scene depicted
The painting “Fox Trot B, with black, red, blue, and yellow” evokes the dynamism of movements and abstractions inherent to jazz, reflecting the vibrant society of its time. Through blocks of color and balanced lines, Mondrian captures the essence of a rhythmic dance, where each element plays a role in a complex harmony. The bold composition is an invitation to feel the movement, both psychic and physical, of the forms that enter into dialogue.
Historical context
Year: 1929 |BRK| Museum: Yale University Art Gallery |BRK| Dimensions: 45.4 x 45.4 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting represents the pinnacle of Mondrian 's neoplasticist style, testifying to an unparalleled mastery of color and balance. At this stage of his career, where he merges abstraction and expression, it can be likened to works such as “Composition II in red, blue, and yellow” and “Victory Boogie Woogie,” which demonstrate an evolution in the sophistication of his lines and use of color.
Anecdote
“True beauty lies in order and simplicity,” said Mondrian . Imagine the artist, in his studio bathed in the soft light of a spring morning, absorbed by the rhythms of the city pulsing beyond his windows. It is in this moment of introspection, between shadow and light, that the evocative power of this canvas was born, a silent cry released by pure colors.