The work of the Dutch artist Pete Mondrian is closely intertwined with the work of the founders of abstract art - Kandinsky and Malevich. His famous geometric paintings inspired many creative personalities: from fashion designers to interior designers. In his geometric paintings, he used three global colors: red, blue and yellow. White and black were used in various shades and variations. Despite the apparent simplicity, these works are full of deep meaning and mystery. Present to you some of the famous paintings by Pete Mondrian.
1
Forest near Oele (1908)
The forest in the rays of the setting sun looks magical and harmonious. The canvas is made in the style of post-impressionism. Bright sweeping strokes that repeat the shape of the luminary and the surface of the earth contrast with the thin vertical lines of the pine trunks.
2
Windmill in the sunlight (1908)
An artist born in Holland must know everything about mills. In the works of Mondrian, this plot is very common. The painting “The Mill in the Sunlight” is a vivid example of a successful combination of luminism, Fauvism and pointillism. The picture uses only three primary colors: red, blue and yellow. Bright colors, beautiful light of the canvas make an unforgettable impression.
3
Evening. Mahogany (1910)
Pete Mondrian dedicated several paintings to trees. Experimenting with different styles, he could not get around such a course of post-impressionism as luminism. The idea of the style was to emphasize the light and the effects associated with it.
Canvas "Evening. Mahogany ”is considered the most striking work of the artist, made in this style. Mahogany on a blue background magically. Skillful play on the contrast of blue and red make this picture a vivid illustration of luminism. The composition of the picture is impeccable, and its picturesque space is airy and surprisingly realistic.
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4
Gray Tree (1911)
At the beginning of his work, Pete Mondrian became interested in cubism. His experiments in this direction were quite successful. The artist subtly used elements of cubism and an oval shape in the image of trees. The thin gray tree with interwoven branches is very elegant and decorative. At the same time, it reflects an unusual color scheme and the artist’s creative approach.
5
Blooming Apple Tree (1912)
The Cubist masterpiece Blossoming Apple Tree shows how powerfully Mondrian mastered this complex style. The canvas depicts a tree consisting of thin interwoven wavy lines. The picturesque space is masterfully summarized by the artist. Silver-green planes resembling leaves overlap each other and create a “tile” effect.
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Composition with Red, Blue and Yellow (1929)
The staining of the rectangular areas of the canvas in bright and clean primary colors gave rise to the “neoplasticism” movement. Artists used three primary colors (blue, yellow and red), two background colors (white and black) and a right angle. The painting “Composition with Red, Blue, and Yellow” is considered the top of the artist’s works written in this style. The purity of the lines and shapes of the canvas create an extraordinary harmony.
It is interesting! In 1965, Yves Saint Laurent created his most famous collection of six mini dresses, painted in the style of this painting by Mondrian. The collection was named after the artist and was a huge success with the public.
7
Composition No. 10 (1942)
The abstract geometric pattern “Composition No. 10” is saturated with black lines intersecting at right angles against a white background. They form squares and rectangles of various sizes. The yellow, red and blue fillings of several figures produce an elusive balance in the composition. These color spots balance it, give the impression of a solid and durable design.
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Broadway. Boogie Woogie (1942)
In the mid-forties, boogie-woogie music conquered Mondrian. These melodies and the bustling vibrant life of Manhattan inspired him to write the painting “Broadway. Boogie Woogie". This abstract geometric pattern has become a landmark in the work of the artist. The streets of the district are depicted as intersecting straight yellow lines. Traffic and city lights are bright squares of red and blue colors, inscribed in the yellow lines of the streets. Skyscrapers - large rectangular shapes on a snow-white background. The picture comes to life in front of the audience. Life boils and dances to the music of boogie-woogie.
Afterword
The painting "The victory of the boogie-woogie", 1944
The famous Dutch master of abstraction and cubism, Pete Mondrian, has reached extraordinary heights thanks to his indefatigable creative search and constant experiments in painting. It is impossible to forget the bright and fresh paintings of Mondrian. Those images that he created in the 20th century acquired cult significance.
Below we decided to post some more works of the famous Dutch artist:
Amaryllis (1910)
Composition No. 7 (1913)
Composition in an oval with colored planes I (1914)
Composition No. 10 / Breakwater and the ocean. (1915)
New York I (1942)
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