Oostzijdse Mill, vertical oil sketch with blue sky
- Original dimensions
- 47 x 69.2 cm
- Museum
- Not specified
- Year
- 1906
Scene depicted
This remarkably bright painting transports us to the peaceful shores of Oostzijderveld, where the mill majestically emerges, engulfed in the deep blue of the sky. The vertical and horizontal lines harmoniously balance the essence of nature, conveying the tranquility and equilibrium of the landscape, a call to calm and primordial authenticity.
Historical context
Year: 1906 |BRK| Museum: Not specified |BRK| Dimensions: 47 x 69.2 cm
Place in the artist's career
This canvas , the fruit of a pivotal period, marks the beginning of Mondrian 's artistic maturity. His previous works, such as "The Farm" and "The Tree," already displayed a strong imprint of his unique style, but "Moulin d'Oostzijdse" propels him towards pure abstraction. This masterpiece establishes a bridge to his more emblematic compositions, paving a fascinating path through his artistic evolution.
Anecdote
“Light transforms into color, and color changes into form.” Such was the philosophy of Mondrian . In this transcendent moment, during a walk by the water one spring morning, he felt the vibrant harmony of the natural world, a surge of creativity dictating this pictorial work , where each stroke evokes a wave of freshness and serenity.