Untitled
1902
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
1902
oil
From the collection of Museum of Modern Art
You see a windmill by a river, painted in soft greens and browns. The sky is overcast, and the water reflects the muted colors. This is an early Mondrian—years before his famous grids. The brushwork is loose, almost like a sketch, not the sharp lines he later became known for. It’s a quiet scene, but you can already see him playing with light and shape. Look up *chiaroscuro* to see how other artists used light and shadow like this.
