Artwork
Willow grove near the water with chickens
Willow grove near the water with chickens is an oil painting by the Post-Impressionist artist Piet Mondrian. It dates from 1905 and is held in the collection of the Israel Museum.
About this work
Overview
Willow grove near the water with chickens is a landscape painting executed in oil on canvas by Piet Mondrian in 1905.
Subject & Meaning
The painting depicts a serene natural setting, featuring a group of willow trees lining a body of water, with chickens or small birds foraging in the foreground, exemplifying a rural and pastoral scene.
Technique & Style
Characterized by soft, muted colors and gentle brushwork, the painting embodies a dreamy, naturalistic quality, aligning with the post-impressionist style that emphasizes expressive representation of natural scenes.
History & Provenance
The work is part of the Israel Museum's collection, representing an early phase in Mondrian's career before his shift towards abstraction.
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.
