The artwork, titled “Color Design for the Ceiling of the Cafe Brasserie,” is a creation by the artist Theo van Doesburg. It belongs to the design genre and falls under the Neoplasticism art movement. This artwork exemplifies the abstract and geometric principles central to Neoplasticism, aiming to convey harmony and order through a limited palette and compositional balance.
The artwork is characterized by a meticulous arrangement of rectilinear shapes in various hues, predominantly white, with accents of primary colors—red, yellow, and blue—as well as green and black. The composition is structured on a grid, with each block of color carefully positioned to create a cohesive visual rhythm. The geometric forms are outlined by fine black lines, and the distribution of colors adheres to the principles of balance and asymmetry typical of Neoplasticism. The interplay of vivid and neutral tones within the strict geometric grid generates a sense of dynamic equilibrium and architectural precision, reflecting the aesthetic ideals of the movement.
