Composition with Grid 1 by Piet Mondrian
Description: "Composition with Grid 1" by Piet Mondrian, created in 1919, exemplifies the artist's transition from earlier abstract forms to his mature style of geometric abstraction. The painting features a grid-like structure composed of intersecting black lines that form a series of rectangular segments, some of which are filled with primary colors (red, blue, yellow) and others left white. This composition reflects Mondrian's focus on harmony and balance, achieved through strict geometric order and a limited color palette.
Piet Mondrian was a Dutch painter and a key figure in the development of abstract art. His work is associated with the De Stijl movement, which sought to achieve universal harmony through the reduction of art to its essential elements: lines and primary colors. "Composition with Grid 1" demonstrates Mondrian's rigorous approach to abstraction, emphasizing a precise and systematic arrangement that aligns with his philosophical and aesthetic principles.
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Location and Date Created: Painted in 1919, featuring a grid composition.
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Medium: Oil on canvas.
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Full Artwork Name: Composition with Grid 1.
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Artwork Style: Abstract, De Stijl.
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Current Location: The painting is housed in a private collection or museum.
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Subject/Topic: The artwork presents a grid structure with primary colors and white spaces, reflecting Mondrian's commitment to abstract order and simplicity.
