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Did Piet Mondrian paint at all in the Netherlands?
After a strict Protestant upbringing, in 1892, Mondrian entered the Academy for Fine Art in Amsterdam. He began his career as a teacher in primary education; he also practiced painting.

Question: Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?
Self-contained rewrite: Are there any other interesting aspects about Mondrian's time in the Netherlands besides practicing painting there?