Farm near Duivendrecht

Piet Mondrian

Created:
Movement:
c. 1916
Modernism
key Notes:
Luminous landscape, Geometric abstraction
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Dimensions:
86.3 × 107.9 cm (34 × 42 1/2 in.)
medium:
Oil on canvas
story of the work:

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Farm near Duivendrecht by Piet Mondrian

Farm near Duivendrecht, created circa 1916, is an oil on canvas painting by the Dutch artist Piet Mondrian. This work exemplifies Mondrian's transitional phase from representational art to his later abstract style, which he termed "neoplasticism." During this period, Mondrian was influenced by Cubism and began to experiment with reducing natural forms to their geometric essentials. The painting reflects his interest in the harmony and balance of composition, which would later become central to his abstract works. Mondrian's exploration of form and color in this piece contributed significantly to the development of modern art, influencing movements such as De Stijl. As an artist, Mondrian sought to express universal beauty through abstraction, a pursuit that positioned him as a pivotal figure in 20th-century art.

Description of the work:

"Farm near Duivendrecht" by Piet Mondrian, created circa 1916, is an oil on canvas painting that depicts a rural landscape with a farmhouse, showcasing Mondrian's transition from representational art to abstraction. The work reflects elements of Post-Impressionism and early De Stijl influences, characterized by simplified forms and a muted color palette.

Artwork Photograph Source:
Art Institute of Chicago

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Farm near Duivendrecht