Composition in Colours / Composition No. I with Red and Blue
1931 Thyssen-Bornemisza Museum
About this artwork
This abstract composition features a grid of thick black lines on an off-white background, creating several rectangular planes. A large, vibrant red rectangle dominates the lower-left section of the canvas, balancing the neutral white and black elements.
Did you know?
Piet Mondrian was a Dutch artist and a pivotal figure in the De Stijl movement, advocating for a pure abstract art form he called Neoplasticism. His work aimed to express universal harmony through the most basic visual elements: straight lines, primary colors (red, yellow, blue), and non-colors (black, white, grey). This painting perfectly illustrates his mature style, reducing art to its essential components to create a sense of balance and order.
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Composition in Colours / Composition No. I with Red and Blue
Piet Mondrian, 1931
