Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) (after) - "New York City, 1942"

- Piet Mondrian (after), giclée print on heavyweight smooth matte paper (300 gsm approx.).

Signed on the plate.

Stamp on the verso.

- Size: 40.5 x 42cm.

- Condition: Excellent. Never framed, never exposed.

- Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) was a Dutch painter and one of the leading figures of 20th-century abstract art. He is best known for being a founding member of the De Stijl movement, which sought to express universal harmony through pure abstraction and a reduction of form and color to their most essential elements. Mondrian's signature style characterized by geometric grids, vertical and horizontal black lines, and the use of primary colors redefined modern art and became a visual language that influenced architecture, design, and contemporary culture worldwide.

During his early career, Mondrian was influenced by Impressionism and Cubism, but around 1917 he developed his distinct neoplastic style, also known as “pure plastic art.” This minimalist yet deeply spiritual approach aimed to reflect a sense of order and balance that transcended the material world.

One of his later masterpieces, New York City (1942), was created after Mondrian moved to the United States during World War II. This work marks a significant evolution in his style: the black lines of his earlier compositions are replaced by vibrant, interwoven bands of yellow, red, blue, and black, echoing the rhythmic energy of New York's urban landscape. The overlapping grid suggests movement, dynamism, and the pulsating tempo of modern life, symbolizing Mondrian's fascination with the city's structure and vitality.

Mondrian's works are highly sought after in the art market, with paintings such as Composition No. III, with Red, Blue, Yellow and Black (1929) fetching over $50 million USD at auction. Even his later and less geometric compositions have achieved multi-million-dollar sales, underscoring his enduring influence and the continued demand for his art among top collectors and museums.

New York City (1942) stands as a testament to Mondrian's ability to fuse geometry with emotion transforming the chaos of the modern metropolis into a symphony of color, rhythm, and order.

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