House in the Sun
- Original dimensions
- 68 x 52.5 cm
- Museum
- Art Museum of The Hague
- Year
- 1909
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work, Mondrian offers us a frontal view of a house bathed in light, capturing the subtleties of the sky and the simplified structure of the buildings. A composition where vertical and horizontal lines intertwine, evoking both modernity and the serenity of a bygone era. Each element of the painting embodies a meticulously orchestrated balance, inviting the gaze to get lost in this visual harmony.
Historical context
Year: 1909 |BRK| Museum: Art Museum of The Hague |BRK| Dimensions: 68 x 52.5 cm
Place in the artist's career
“House in the Sun” represents a key milestone in Mondrian's career, marking a transition towards a more advanced abstraction. In parallel, one can mention “Composition in Red, Blue and Yellow” as well as “Broadway Boogie Woogie,” highlighting the maturation of his style and the relentless quest to give form to the immaterial.
Anecdote
“Color is the key, it must harmonize like light and space,” Mondrian is said to have declared during the creation of this masterpiece . While strolling through the peaceful streets of Utrecht one spring morning, a soft golden light illuminated a set of typical houses, an image that deeply marked him and inspired the canvas to come.