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Piet Mondrian

1872 – 1944

Piet Mondrian
Modern
Modern

Piet Mondrian

Born 1872 Died 1944 Works span 1895–1944

A Life Unveiled: The Journey of Piet Mondrian Born Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan in 1872, in the quiet Dutch town of Amersfoort, Piet Mondrian’s artistic path was not one of immediate revelation but a gradual unfolding. His early life was steeped in tradition; his uncle, Frits Mondriaan, was already an established painter, and this familial connection initially steered him towards landscape painting. These formative works, reminiscent of…

83
dated works
43
chapters
1895
first work
1944
last work
Chronological Journey

The Lifeline

Scroll through Piet Mondrian's working life — artwork by artwork, chapter by chapter — from the earliest dated work to the last. Each thumbnail is pinned at its exact year on the gold axis.

Drag or scroll to travel through time

Chapters — Career Periods

The ribbon is divided into shaded bands, one per career chapter. Each chapter groups Piet Mondrian's works by their historical period — early training, mature practice, final years.

Thumbnails — Dated Works

Every thumbnail is pinned at its precise creation year. A thin gold thread drops from the image to its exact point on the axis. Larger frames mark the artist's masterpieces by rank.

Colour Band — Movement Drift

The gradient bar beneath the axis shifts colour as the dominant art movement changes over time — from the warm golds of the early period through the deeper tones of maturity. It fills progressively as you scroll.