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Beach with three or four piers at Domburg, by Piet Mondrian, oil, 1909

Beach with three or four piers at Domburg

Piet Mondrian

1909

oil

canvas

From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum

Dominant colour

Overview

Beach with three or four piers at Domburg is a 1909 oil by Piet Mondrian, a Post-Impressionism work, depicting Beach, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.

Who painted this?
Piet Mondrian
When & what style?
1909 · Post-Impressionism
Where can I see it?
Kröller-Müller Museum

About this work

This painting depicts a serene beach scene with three or four piers in the distance. The artist has used oil paint to create a soft, dreamy atmosphere, with gentle brushstrokes and muted colors. The beach stretches out to the horizon, meeting the sky at a subtle line. In the foreground, the sand is rendered in warm, golden tones, while the water is depicted in soothing blues and greens. The piers stand out against the calm sea, their silhouettes stark against the sky. The overall effect is one of peacefulness and tranquility. If you're interested in exploring more of Piet Mondrian's work, you can find many of his paintings at the Kröller-Müller Museum.

About the artist

Portrait of Piet Mondrian
Artist

Piet Mondrian

Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan (Dutch: ; 7 March 1872 – 1 February 1944), known after 1911 as Piet Mondrian (, US also ; Dutch: ), was a Dutch painter and art theoretician, who is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

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