Portrait of a Woman in a Yellow Hat
- Original dimensions
- 43 x 56 cm
- Museum
- Museum de Fundatie
- Year
- 1911
Scene depicted
The canvas “Portrait of a Woman in a Yellow Hat” depicts a fascinating woman, her vibrant yellow hat evoking the joy and brilliance of a bustling era. The work, with its clean lines and bold composition, invites the viewer to explore not only the woman's face but also the beauty of simplicity and abstraction. A portrait that is both classic and avant-garde.
Historical context
Year: 1911 |BRK| Museum: Museum de Fundatie |BRK| Dimensions: 43 x 56 cm
Place in the artist's career
This canvas marks a turning point in Mondrian's career. It reflects his evolution, oscillating between a figurative style and his neoplasticist ambitions. Through two other works, such as “Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue” and “Broadway Boogie Woogie,” we discover how the artist refined his approach to abstraction, culminating here in a masterful visual symphony.
Anecdote
“True beauty emerges from the harmony of simple forms,” said Mondrian, inspired by the soft light of a spring morning, where he crossed the gaze of an elegant woman. This fleeting encounter gave life to the masterpiece you contemplate today, an emotional surge captured on the canvas .