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"Composition A" by Piet Mondrian, painted in 1920, is a hallmark of the Dutch painter’s neoplasticism and an iconic representation of the De Stijl movement. The painting is distinguished by its strict geometry and use of a limited palette, including primary colors (red, blue, and yellow), along with black, white, and gray.

The canvas is divided into a grid-like arrangement using black vertical and horizontal lines of varying thicknesses. These lines segment the canvas into rectangular and square fields, some of which are left starkly white, while others are filled with vibrant primary colors. The composition appears balanced, yet dynamically so, as Mondrian plays with the placement and proportion of each colored block to achieve a sense of harmony and equilibrium.

"Composition A” stands as an essential work within Piet Mondrian's artistic evolution. Pieter Cornelis Mondriaan, who later anglicized his name to Piet Mondrian, was vital in the development of abstract art. His early works showcased a more naturalistic style, but around 1917, Mondrian began to adopt the principles of neoplasticism, which he co-founded. These principles aimed to strip art of any representational content to arrive at pure abstraction, using only fundamental aspects of form and color.

"Composition A" encapsulates these ideals, signaling Mondrian's full embrace of abstraction and his systematic investigation of aesthetics through simplified visual vocabulary. This painting is significant because it illustrates Mondrian's mature period where he moved past his early experiments and firmly established his signature style.

The painting is closely associated with the De Stijl movement, which Mondrian co-founded with Theo van Doesburg in 1917. De Stijl, meaning "The Style," was characterized by a reduction to the essentials of form and color. Mondrian's "Composition A" not only exemplifies the movement’s philosophies but also influenced various fields beyond painting, including architecture, design, and typography.

- Medium: Oil on canvas.
- Dimensions: While individual reproductions may vary, typical of Mondrian's works from this period, the size would prioritize a balanced square or rectangular format to emphasize spatial harmony.
- Location: As of my knowledge cutoff in 2021, "Composition A" is part of the collection at the Kunstmuseum Den Haag (The Hague), Netherlands. This museum houses a significant collection of De Stijl works and many pieces by Mondrian, providing context for his broader oeuvre.

Mondrian's influence stretches widely through modern and contemporary art, influencing Abstract Expressionists and Minimalists. His emphasis on pure abstraction and reduction to essentials has been fundamental in various art disciplines including graphic design and architecture.

In sum, "Composition A (1920)" is pivotal not only in Mondrian's career but also in the broader narrative of modern art. It epitomizes the radical shift towards abstraction and exemplifies the De Stijl movement's quest for universal harmony through geometric and chromatic reduction.