Portrait of a Lady
- Original dimensions
- 88 x 115 cm
- Museum
- Museum of Art in The Hague
- Year
- 1912
Scene depicted
The painting "Portrait of a Lady" immortalizes a figure that is both mysterious and elegant. Mondrian, with his unique technique, explores the subtleties of light and the contours of human emotions. Each brushstroke serves as an invitation to explore the depths of the soul, while the selected colors orchestrate a silent dialogue between the subject and the viewer.
Historical context
Year: 1912 |BRK| Museum: Museum of Art in The Hague |BRK| Dimensions: 88 x 115 cm
Place in the artist's career
This painting appears as a cornerstone in the career of Piet Mondrian . It marks a turning point towards a minimalist abstraction that will characterize his later works. Through "Broadway Boogie Woogie" and "Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue," one observes a technical evolution, where the play of lines and colors expands, marking the peak of his style.
Anecdote
"Beauty lies in the simplicity of forms." These words resonate like a mantra guiding Mondrian in the creation of his masterpiece . Inspired by a gentle spring morning, he crossed the gaze of a lady in a quiet alley. This fleeting moment etched itself in his mind, infusing vibrant life into the canvas .