Artwork

Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red

Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red, by Piet Mondrian, oil, 1927
Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red, by Piet Mondrian, oil, 1927

Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red is an oil painting by the De Stijl artist Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1927 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

About this work

Overview

Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red is a 1927 oil painting by Piet Mondrian, a Dutch artist and theorist associated with the De Stijl movement.

Subject & Meaning

The painting features geometric shapes and primary colors, reflecting Mondrian's pursuit of universal aesthetic principles through reduced visual elements.

Technique & Style

The work is characterized by large, flat areas of color divided by thick black lines, creating a grid-like composition with sharp, precise edges.

History & Provenance

The painting is part of the collection at the Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

Artist & collection

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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Frequently asked questions

Who painted Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red?

Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red was painted by Piet Mondrian in 1927.

Where can I see Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red?

Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red is held by Museum of Fine Arts Boston.

What movement is Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red?

Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red is associated with De Stijl.

Can I buy a print of Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red?

Museum-quality prints of Composition with Blue, Yellow, and Red are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.