“Counter Composition XVII,” created by Theo van Doesburg in 1926 in Germany, is an oil on canvas artwork that falls within the Neoplasticism art movement and is categorized as abstract genre.
The artwork is characterized by its geometric abstraction and meticulous arrangement of shapes and forms. A striking blend of black and white squares is meticulously organized into a checkerboard pattern, strategically positioned alongside large, solid planes of color. The composition employs a dynamic interplay of diagonal and vertical orientations, reflecting the principles of order and balance intrinsic to Neoplasticism. The calculated simplicity and precision in Van Doesburg’s work evoke a sense of harmonious equilibrium, emphasizing the reduction of form to fundamental geometric elements.
