Artwork
Chrysanthemum
Chrysanthemum is an unspecified painting by Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Cleveland Museum of Art.
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Overview
This painting depicts a single, frontal chrysanthemum in soft pinks and greens, filling the canvas with neatly arranged, geometrically patterned petals.
Subject & Meaning
The chrysanthemum, a subject Mondrian revisited throughout his career, is rendered with detailed yet non-realistic precision, possibly influenced by Japanese print aesthetics. The work reflects a serene exploration of natural form, distinct from his later grid-based compositions.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft coloration and a balance between detail and geometric simplification, the painting's style bridges Mondrian's early naturalistic explorations and his eventual shift towards abstraction.
History & Provenance
Though the exact creation date is uncertain, the work was exhibited in New York in 1942. Mondrian later added his initials and date near the bottom edge, suggesting potential revisions over time. It is now part of The Cleveland Museum of Art's collection.
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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.
