No. VI / Composition No. II
- Original dimensions
- 99.7 x 100.3 cm
- Museum
- Tate
- Year
- 1920
Scene depicted
N° VI / Composition N° II is a pictorial work where geometric lines intertwine with striking harmony. Transcending shapes and exploring color, this painting engages in dialogue with space while remaining anchored in a rigorous and thoughtful compositional method. Each element finds its place, each color its reason for being.
Historical context
Year: 1920 |BRK| Museum: Tate |BRK| Dimensions: 99.7 x 100.3 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting is part of a period of full artistic maturity for Mondrian . With previous works like “The Large Trees” and those that followed, his ability to reduce painting to essential forms evolves. N° VI / Composition N° II is undoubtedly a pinnacle of this journey.
Anecdote
“Simplicity is the ultimate sophistication.” These words resonate like an echo of Mondrian 's moments of inspiration, often in the calm of a Parisian street, where light and shadows played on the walls. This emotion, captured in N° VI / Composition N° II, makes the painting much more than just a canvas; it becomes a reflection of his soul.