Who painted Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red?

Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red was painted by Piet Mondrian in 1935.

Where can I see Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red?

Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red is held by Art Institute of Chicago.

What movement is Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red?

Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red is associated with De Stijl.

Artwork

Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red

Piet Mondrian , 1935

Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red is an oil painting by the De Stijl artist Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the Art Institute of Chicago. Composition (No.

About this work

Overview

Composition (No. 1) Gray-Red is a 1935 oil painting by Piet Mondrian, a Dutch artist and theorist associated with the De Stijl movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a grid of black lines dividing the canvas into rectangles, mostly filled with gray or white, except for a small red square at the bottom right, creating a sense of tension through its off-center placement and contrasting color.

Technique & Style

Mondrian's work is characterized by its reduction to geometric elements, showcasing his evolution towards simplified compositions. The painting's straight, sharp lines and flat colors demonstrate his distinctive style.

Context

As a pioneer of 20th-century abstract art, Mondrian's work reflects his transition from figurative painting to abstract compositions, aligning with the principles of De Stijl.

Composition with Red, Yellow and Blue, Piet Mondrian

Artist & collection

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.