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Untitled, by Piet Mondrian, oil, 1942

Untitled

Piet Mondrian

1942

oil

canvas

From the collection of Museum of Modern Art

Dominant colour

Overview

Untitled is a 1942 oil by Piet Mondrian, a Abstract Expressionism work, held at Museum of Modern Art.

Who painted this?
Piet Mondrian
When & what style?
1942 · Abstract Expressionism
Where can I see it?
Museum of Modern Art

About this work

This painting is a grid of rectangles and squares in red, blue, yellow, and gray on a white background. The shapes are arranged in a seemingly random pattern, with some overlapping and others standing alone. One interesting detail is the use of primary colors, which gives the painting a sense of energy and movement. The artist's use of geometric shapes also creates a sense of order and structure. If you like this style, you might also enjoy the works of artist Piet Mondrian.

About the artist

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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