How does The Red Tree show Piet Mondrian’s interest in balance and movement?

In his 1908 painting The Red Tree, Piet Mondrian demonstrates an early interest in the equilibrium that would define his later career. He achieves this balance by juxtaposing contrasting hues of red and blue, creating a visual harmony between the colors.1

Furthermore, the work captures a sense of balance between the violent, energetic movement of the tree and the stillness of the blue sky. This interplay between dynamic form and stable background produces a sense of equilibrium, which remained a prevailing aim throughout his artistic development as he moved toward the formal purity of abstract art.1