Row of eleven red, yellow, blue, and green poplars
- Original dimensions
- 112 x 69 cm
- Museum
- Museum de Fundatie
- Year
- 1908
Scene depicted
This composition illustrates a row of poplars, transcending the simple representation of a landscape. Mondrian captures the fleeting beauty of nature through geometric shapes and balanced lines. Each color draws the eye, like a visual melody, harmonizing joy and tranquility.
Historical context
Year: 1908 |BRK| Museum: Museum de Fundatie |BRK| Dimensions: 112 x 69 cm
Place in the artist's career
Row of eleven red, yellow, blue, and green poplars represents a key moment in Mondrian's artistic evolution. This painting is situated at the crossroads of his mature style, resonating with other works such as “Compositions with red, blue, and yellow” and “Painting in red and black,” signifying a constant search for the abstract and visual minimalism.
Anecdote
“Every line is a language, every color an emotion.” It is in this reflection that the painting emerges that will mark a turning point in his work. One autumn morning, while walking, Piet Mondrian was inspired by the vibrant landscape of the poplars, enchanting his gaze and soul, transforming this vision into an unprecedented masterpiece.