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The Gray Tree - Piet Mondrian
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$220.00 NZD
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$220.00 NZD
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Archival giclée
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Description
Piet Mondrian's 'The Gray Tree' (1911) captures the artist's transition to abstraction, depicting a bare tree in muted tones and fragmented Cubist forms. A sophisticated and timeless addition to any home.
Piet Mondrian's 'The Gray Tree', painted in 1911, stands as a pivotal work in the artist's journey towards abstraction. Painted during his Cubist period, the canvas depicts a bare tree rendered in a limited palette of greys, blues, and blacks. The branches reach out across the canvas, their forms fragmented and reassembled in a manner reminiscent of early Cubist techniques. Mondrian's brushstrokes are visible and deliberate, adding texture and depth to the composition. This artwork captures a moment of transition in Mondrian's oeuvre, as he moved away from representational landscapes towards the geometric abstraction that would define his later work. The subdued colour palette and fractured forms create a sense of quiet contemplation, inviting the viewer to explore the underlying structure of the natural world. As a fine art print, 'The Gray Tree' offers a sophisticated and thought-provoking addition to any home, blending art-historical significance with a timeless aesthetic. Its muted tones and abstract composition make it a versatile piece that complements a range of interior styles, from minimalist to contemporary.
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Each print is produced to order using 12-colour giclée printing on FSC-certified archival paper. Designed in Britain and printed at your nearest production hub to reduce waste and speed up delivery.
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Specific Features
Every Solis piece is made to order with archival, gallery-quality materials built to last.
- Museum-grade giclée printing for rich, fade-resistant colour
- Archival matte fine-art paper, FSC-certified
- Multiple sizes and framing options available
- Frames in black, natural wood, dark wood or white
- Framed prints arrive ready to hang
Care & Cleaning
To keep your artwork looking its best:
- Dust gently with a soft, dry cloth
- Avoid prolonged direct sunlight
- Never use liquid cleaners on the print or canvas surface
- Keep in a dry, room-temperature space
- Handle prints with clean, dry hands
Materials & Sizing
Museum-grade giclée on FSC-certified archival matte paper, with framed and canvas options.
- Paper sizes: A4, A3, A2, A1, A0 and B2 (50×70 cm)
- Canvas: XS (20×30 cm) to Large (60×90 cm)
- Frames: black, natural wood, dark wood or white
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The Gray Tree - Piet Mondrian
Regular price
From $130.00 NZD
Sale price
From $130.00 NZD
Regular price
Fine Art Framed / A4 (21x29.7 cm) / Black frame
Artist Biography
Piet Mondrian
Piet Mondrian, a Dutch artist who helped pioneer abstract art, is best known for his non-representational paintings that he began making around 1920. But before his iconic grids of black lines and primary colours, Mondrian was a skilled landscape artist, deeply influenced by the Symbolist movement. His early works, often featuring windmills and fields bathed in ethereal light, reveal a fascination with the spiritual in nature – a theme that would underpin his entire artistic journey.
Mondrian's move towards abstraction was gradual but decisive. He was influenced by Cubism after moving to Paris, but he ultimately distilled his art to its most essential elements. This radical simplification led to the birth of De Stijl, a Dutch artistic movement that sought universal harmony through pure abstraction. Mondrian believed that by reducing painting to its fundamental components – line, colour, and form – he could reveal a deeper, more spiritual reality.
Though he lived and worked in Europe for much of his life, Mondrian eventually settled in New York City during World War II. His final paintings, such as "Broadway Boogie Woogie," reflect the vibrant energy of his new urban environment. This iconic work, with its pulsating rhythms and dynamic composition, stands as a testament to Mondrian's enduring quest to capture the essence of modern life through the language of pure abstraction. His legacy continues to inspire artists and designers today.
Mondrian's move towards abstraction was gradual but decisive. He was influenced by Cubism after moving to Paris, but he ultimately distilled his art to its most essential elements. This radical simplification led to the birth of De Stijl, a Dutch artistic movement that sought universal harmony through pure abstraction. Mondrian believed that by reducing painting to its fundamental components – line, colour, and form – he could reveal a deeper, more spiritual reality.
Though he lived and worked in Europe for much of his life, Mondrian eventually settled in New York City during World War II. His final paintings, such as "Broadway Boogie Woogie," reflect the vibrant energy of his new urban environment. This iconic work, with its pulsating rhythms and dynamic composition, stands as a testament to Mondrian's enduring quest to capture the essence of modern life through the language of pure abstraction. His legacy continues to inspire artists and designers today.
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Hand-stretched canvas with neat gallery-wrapped edges, giving the artwork surface texture and depth. Arrives ready to hang.
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