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New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III]
- Original dimensions
- 98.74 x 114.94 cm
- Museum
- San Francisco Museum of Modern Art
- Year
- 1941
Scene depicted
In this pictorial work , Mondrian skillfully plays with urban dynamics, capturing the vibrant energy of a bustling metropolis. The rigid lines and blocks of color evoke not only the city's architecture but also the human connection that can be felt through the busy streets. This painting invites one to feel every pulse of the city, almost like a living urban melody.
Historical context
Year: 1941 |BRK| Museum: San Francisco Museum of Modern Art |BRK| Dimensions: 98.74 x 114.94 cm
Place in the artist's career
Positioned at the heart of Mondrian 's career, "New York City 2" reflects a period when the artist was fully flourishing in his characteristic style. This painting represents the culmination of his reflection on color and form. In parallel, his other creations like "Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue" or "Broadway Boogie Woogie" also demonstrate this significant evolution towards abstraction and simplification of elements, consolidating his status as an icon of modernism .
Anecdote
Piet Mondrian once stated: "The most important thing is to seek balance in everything." This famous quote resonates with his artistic quest, particularly during the creation of the canvas "New York City 2". Imagine a spring morning in New York, the sound of taxis and the light of skyscrapers reflecting on the windows, all inspiring him to create a painting that would transcend mere reality.