Piet Mondrian's "New York City" paintings, created in the early 1940s, are a significant departure from his earlier, more rigid abstract style, reflecting the dynamism and energy of New York City. These works feature a lattice of colored lines, primarily yellow, red, and blue, creating a sense of depth and movement through overlapping and interlacing. The paintings are characterised by a vibrant, almost musical rhythm, inspired by the city's architecture and the popular boogie-woogie music of the time.
