View from the Dunes with Beach and Piers 1909

"View from the Dunes with Beach and Piers" (1909) by Piet Mondrian is a prime example of the artist's early work, moving away from his naturalist period towards abstraction. This oil painting captures the essence of a landscape through broad, horizontal brushstrokes, creating a sense of depth and light. The use of muted colors and soft gradients evokes a feeling of tranquility and calmness, reflecting the artist's fascination with the natural world. The painting, currently located in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, reveals Mondrian's artistic journey towards his signature style of geometric abstraction, which would later become a defining element of the De Stijl movement.