Artwork
Composition in line, second state
Composition in line, second state is an oil painting by the De Stijl artist Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1916 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Composition in line, second state is an abstract oil painting created by Piet Mondrian in 1916, characterized by a grid of black lines and rectangles on a white background.
Subject & Meaning
The work embodies Mondrian's pursuit of universal aesthetic values through simplified geometric forms, reflecting his transition towards a more abstract style.
Technique & Style
Mondrian employed a limited color palette and geometric shapes to achieve a sense of order and harmony, with lines of varying lengths arranged in a complex, non-uniform pattern.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the De Stijl movement and is currently held in the Kröller-Müller Museum's collection.
Context
Created during Mondrian's pivotal period in the 1910s, this work contributes to the development of 20th-century abstract art, showcasing the artist's evolving style within the De Stijl movement.
Legacy
As a key piece in Mondrian's oeuvre, Composition in line, second state influences subsequent generations of abstract artists, exemplifying the enduring impact of De Stijl's principles on modern art.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
