Tree A
- Original dimensions
- 100.3 x 67.3 cm
- Museum
- Tate Modern
- Year
- 1913
Scene depicted
The painting "Tree A" unfolds before our eyes as a celebration of nature. The geometric shapes and primary colors, characteristic of Mondrian's style, transport us to a universe where every detail evokes a perfect balance between abstraction and figuration. The tree, although stylized, retains its essence, offering a dialogue between the organic and the constructed, between reality and art.
Historical context
Year: 1913 |BRK| Museum: Tate Modern |BRK| Dimensions: 100.3 x 67.3 cm
Place in the artist's career
"Tree A" represents a significant turning point in Mondrian's career, marking a period of creative maturity. This painting, alongside "Composition in Red, Yellow and Blue" and "Broadway Boogie Woogie," reflects the evolution of his style, where geometric abstraction takes a prominent place.
Anecdote
“Nature is a composition of lines and colors.” This thought from Mondrian, expressed during a walk in a quiet park, reveals the very essence of his canvas . He captured the simple joy of a spring morning, where the tree becomes a symbol of vitality and harmony in this unique composition.