1916
oil
canvas
From the collection of Kröller-Müller Museum
Dominant colour
Farm in Duivendrecht at evening is a 1916 oil by Piet Mondrian, a Dutch Golden Age work, held at Kröller-Müller Museum.
This painting depicts a serene landscape of a farm in the evening. The scene is dominated by a large, dark building, likely a farmhouse, with a sloping roof and a chimney. In front of the house, there are several trees, some of which appear to be bare, while others have leaves. The sky above is a deep blue, with hints of gray and white, suggesting a cloudy evening. The artist's use of bold brushstrokes and vivid colors creates a sense of depth and texture in the painting. The overall atmosphere is one of tranquility and peacefulness, inviting the viewer to step into the idyllic world of the farm. If you're interested in learning more about the artist's technique, you might want to explore the use of chiaroscuro, which is evident in the contrasting light and dark tones in this painting.
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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