Who painted Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune?

Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune was painted by Piet Mondrian in 1935.

Where can I see Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune?

Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune is held by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune?

Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune is associated with De Stijl.

Artwork

Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune

Piet Mondrian , 1935

Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune is an oil painting by the De Stijl artist Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1935 and is held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art. Composition (no.

About this work

Overview

Composition (no. III) blanc-jaune, also known as Composition with Red, Yellow, and Blue, is an abstract oil painting created by Piet Mondrian in 1935. It is a representative work of the De Stijl movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features a grid of rectangles in primary colors and black, arranged asymmetrically on a white background. The composition is characterized by geometric forms and a limited color palette, reflecting Mondrian's reduction of visual elements to their essence.

Technique & Style

The work showcases Mondrian's distinctive style, marked by simplicity, geometric shapes, and bold colors. The rectangles vary in size, and the colors are applied in a flat, two-dimensional manner, creating a sense of tension and balance.

History & Provenance

The painting is held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

Composition in White, Red, and Yellow, 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.