Who painted New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III]?

New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III] was painted by Piet Mondrian in 1941.

Where can I see New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III]?

New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III] is held by San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

What movement is New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III]?

New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III] is associated with Abstract Expressionism.

Can I buy a print of New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III]?

Museum-quality prints of New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III] are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III]

Piet Mondrian , 1941

New York City 2 [unfinished, formerly New York City III] is an unspecified painting by the Abstract Expressionist artist Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1941 and is held in the collection of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art.

About this work

Overview

New York City 2 is an unfinished painting by Piet Mondrian, created in 1941. It is characterized by a grid of colorful lines on a white background and is part of the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art's collection.

Technique & Style

The painting features a mix of straight and slightly curved lines that vary in thickness and color, arranged in a dynamic, seemingly random pattern. The use of bold, vibrant colors such as yellow, red, blue, and black creates an effect of energy and movement.

Subject & Meaning

Mondrian's work reflects his pursuit of universal aesthetics through simplified forms. The painting's abstract composition represents a utopian ideal, achieved through the reduction of elements to essential lines and planes.

History & Provenance

Piet Mondrian, a Dutch painter and art theoretician, evolved from figurative painting to geometric abstraction throughout his career. New York City 2 is a product of this development, showcasing his abstract expressionist style.

Composition in White, Red, and Yellow, Piet Mondrian

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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.