1996 Dutch Exhibition Poster, Aronskelken (Calla Lillies), Piet Mondrian

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Date: 1996
Size: 19.75 x 28 inches

About The Artist: Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan, after 1906 known as Piet Mondrian, was … Read more Date: 1996
Size: 19.75 x 28 inches

About The Artist: Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan, after 1906 known as Piet Mondrian, was a Dutch painter and art theoretician who is regarded as one of the greatest artists of the 20th century.

According to Wikiart, Mondrian was "known best for as a non-representational painter ... (his) art evolved over his lifetime into his own unique style, which he coined “neo-plasticism.” This art was not based on outside artistic influences or on typical techniques, but was instead Mondrian’s interpretation of his deeply felt philosophical beliefs. He subscribed to two sets of philosophical beliefs; theosophy, a religious mysticism which sought to help humanity achieve perfection, and anthroposophy, which held that the spiritual world was directly accessible through the development of the inner self. His works were thus aimed at helping humanity through aesthetic beauty and breaking from a representational form of painting. He published his explanation of neo-plasticism in his art publication De Stijl (The Style) in 1917 and 1918."

This still life work dates from early in Mondrian's career, and is in marked contrast his later style. In excellent condition and ready to frame. See less