“Simultaneous Counter Composition,” created in 1930 by artist Theo van Doesburg in Germany, is an abstract oil painting on canvas representative of the Neoplasticism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 50.1 by 49.8 cm.
The artwork showcases a meticulous arrangement of bold geometric forms and primary colors. Dominant hues of yellow, red, blue, and black imbue the canvas, delineated by precise black lines intersecting at calculated angles. The composition generates a dynamic sense of balance and harmony, embodying the principles of Neoplasticism by reducing forms to their essential aspects to convey a sense of universal order. The intersection of lines and color fields creates a visual rhythm, suggesting a harmonious yet dynamic spatial relationship among the shapes.
