The Grey Tree - Oostkapelle
During his stay in Domburg, Amersfoort-born Piet Mondrian (1872-1944) regularly made cycle routes to the Manteling van Walcheren. The forest was planted in the 18th century to protect the country houses from the strong sea winds. Together with the dunes, this area forms the headland of Walcheren, which should provide protection from the elements like a cloak.
Mondrian had become inspired by the light falling on the trees. During this period, he tried to depict colours as he saw them, not as they were in reality.
The grey tree is a painting by Mondrian from 1911. Although very similar to this tree, the painting is probably a study of several trees.
Mondrian was not the only painter to use the Manteling of Walcheren as inspiration. Jan Toorop and Jacoba van Heemskerck also created several works in this forest.
The Grey Tree
Duinbeekseweg
4356 CD
Oostkapelle
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