Haystacks II
- Original dimensions
- 43.2 x 34.5 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1908
Scene depicted
This painting depicts a rustic scene: haystacks, organically arranged, that seem to dance under the breath of the warm wind. The lines curve and move, creating a deep harmony between the earth and the sky. The composition acts as an ode to nature, revealing the beauty of the simple moments of rural life.
Historical context
Year: 1908 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 43.2 x 34.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
Haystacks II is part of a pivotal period in Mondrian's career, just before his determination to develop abstraction. Linked to Composition in Red, Blue, and Yellow and Red Tree , this painting shows the artist's transition from a naturalistic realism to a more minimalist and geometric expression. This journey will culminate with his most emblematic works.
Anecdote
“Nature is my greatest inspiration, its forms and colors compose a symphony that I strive to translate.” With each brushstroke, the peaceful morning of a spring over the fields offers Mondrian a vibrant light. Haystacks II was born from a wondrous gaze, a visual melody that the painter wished to share.