Artwork
Untitled
Untitled is an oil painting by Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1902 and is held in the collection of the Museum of Modern Art.
About this work
Overview
Piet Mondrian's 'Untitled' is an oil on canvas mounted on cardboard, created around 1902. It is an early work in the artist's oeuvre, predating his signature grid compositions.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene landscape featuring a windmill by a river, with an overcast sky and muted color reflections in the water. The scene is characterized by soft greens and browns, evoking a sense of calm.
Technique & Style
The brushwork is loose and sketch-like, differing from Mondrian's later precise lines. The artist's use of chiaroscuro, a technique employing light and shadow, is evident in the painting, demonstrating an early exploration of light and shape.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of The Museum of Modern Art's collection. It represents an early stage in Mondrian's development, as he transitioned from figurative painting towards abstraction and geometric simplification.
Artist & collection
Artist
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.
Truncated View of the Broekzijder Mill on the Gein Wings Facing West
Windmühle an der Gein
A Windmill on a Polder Waterway, Known as ‘In the Month of July’
The Windmill
A Windmill on a Polder Waterway, Known as ‘In the Month of July’
Landscape with Windmills
‘Sunny Day’: a windmill on a watercourse
Landscape with a windmill
Windmill by moonlight
Landscape with windmills