The Mondrian House is proud to present these nine early paintings by Piet Mondrian. These works have recently come into the museum's possession.
These paintings are still figurative and artisanal, although there are already signs of innovation. Pete's choice of subjects is traditional: farms, landscapes, village scenes, flowers and portraits.
The nine acquired works were part of an extensive collection of Dutch art from the beginning of the last century, which was assembled by art collector Johannes Esser.
The following works have been acquired:
1. Isolated tree on the Gein (oil sketch I), Oil on canvas, 1906-1907, 53 x 36 cm
2. Farmhouse, Oil on canvas 1905, 27 x 39 cm
3. Flip-up bridge in a meadow, Oil on canvas, 1903, 21.5 x 28 cm
4. Farmhouse on the Gein flanked by tall trees, Oil on canvas, 1906-1907, 33.3 x 56.6 cm
5. Dredger on the Amstel River near the Omval, Oil on cardboard, 1906-1907, 63.5 x 76 cm
6. Pollard willows on a ditch outside Amsterdam, Watercolour, 1905, 28.5 x 40 cm
7. The Lappenbrink, view of New Street, Black and coloured crayon on paper, 1899, 45 x 61 cm
8. The Lappenbrink, view of Meddosestraat, Black and coloured crayon on paper, 1899, 59 x 43 cm
9. Chrysanthemum flower, Charcoal on paper, 1908, 27.5 x 50.5 cm
Mondrian 150
In 2022, it 150 years ago that Piet Mondrian was born in Amersfoort. The city celebrates this with a Festival of Imagination. Exhibitions, theatre performances, outdoor activities and much more. For more information, please visit mondriaan150.co.uk