N. 102344856

Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) (after) - "Evolution, 1911" - (3) - (120x86cm)
N. 102344856

Piet Mondrian (1872–1944) (after) - "Evolution, 1911" - (3) - (120x86cm)
- Piet Mondrian (after), 3 offset prints on heavyweight textured matte paper (approx. 300gsm - refers to paper thickness/density).
- Signed in the plate.
- Embossing stamp.
- Stamp on verso.
- Size of each: 40 x 86 cm.
- Condition: Excellent. Never framed, never exposed.
- Piet Mondrian (1872–1944), one of the pioneers of modern abstraction and a central figure in the development of De Stijl, created Evolution in 1911 as a symbolic triptych marking a crucial transition between his early figurative work and the geometric abstraction that would later make him one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. Mondrian’s search for spiritual harmony through form and color places him in the same revolutionary lineage as Wassily Kandinsky, Kazimir Malevich, Paul Klee, Hilma af Klint, and later modern masters such as Mark Rothko, Barnett Newman, and Josef Albers, all of whom explored the relationship between abstraction, geometry, and inner meaning.
Evolution consists of three pieces showing a female figure in a progressive state of transformation, rendered in cool tones of blue and violet. The symmetrical composition, the stylized body, and the symbolic stars and geometric shapes reflect Mondrian’s interest in Theosophy and spiritual philosophy, influences that were also important for artists such as Kandinsky and Kupka. Unlike his later grid paintings, this work still preserves the human figure, but already shows the simplification of form and the search for universal balance that would lead to his famous compositions of red, blue, yellow, and black lines.
This triptych is considered one of the most important works of Mondrian’s early period, bridging Symbolism, Post-Impressionism, and early abstraction, and connecting his work to artists such as Vincent van Gogh, Paul Cézanne, Georges Seurat, Gustav Klimt, and later modern innovators including Picasso, Miró, Dalí, and Warhol, whose works are equally admired for their strong visual identity and influence on contemporary art, architecture, and design.
Because of its vertical format, harmonious colors, and strong decorative presence, Evolution (1911) is highly appreciated today by collectors of modern art, abstract art, symbolism, and early avant-garde painting, and it fits perfectly in contemporary interiors and design spaces where works inspired by Warhol, Kandinsky, Klimt, Picasso, Rothko, and modern minimalism are valued for their timeless aesthetic and historical importance.
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