Mondrian figuratif: the abstract pioneer's overlooked figurative side at Musée Marmottan Monet
The "Mondrian figuratif" exhibition at the Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris highlights the exceptional skills of Piet Mondrian (Amersfoort, 1872‒New York, 1944) in chiaroscuro and drawing. This showcase includes 70 pieces from Salomon Slijper, a significant supporter who acquired approximately 180 artworks between 1916 and 1920. Notable pieces on display are "Lepre morta" (1891) and early landscapes shaped by the Hague School. A transformative period occurred from 1907 to 1908, culminating in his initial abstract creations in 1919, such as "Composizione con largo piano rosso, giallo, nero, grigio e blu" (1921). Even after his Neoplasticist success, Mondrian continued to produce floral paintings for conventional patrons. The exhibition is open until January 26, 2020.
Key facts
- Exhibition 'Mondrian figuratif' at Musée Marmottan Monet in Paris
- Focuses on Piet Mondrian's figurative and naturalist works
- Features 70 works from the collection of Salomon Slijper
- Slijper purchased around 180 works between 1916 and 1920
- Includes 'Lepre morta' (1891), one of Mondrian's earliest known paintings
- Mondrian's palette shifted to pure colors between 1907 and 1908
- First purely abstract works appeared in 1919
- Mondrian continued painting flowers throughout his life
Entities
Artists
- Piet Mondrian
- Salomon Slijper
Institutions
- Musée Marmottan Monet
- Kunstmuseum Den Haag
- Artribune
Locations
- Parigi
- Francia
- Amersfoort
- Paesi Bassi
- New York
- Stati Uniti
- L'Aja