Colour design for a chimney (1917) by Theo van Doesburg

The artwork, titled “Colour design for a chimney,” was created by Theo van Doesburg in 1917. It belongs to the Neoplasticism art movement and falls under the genre of design.

The artwork is a vivid and intricate composition featuring a dynamic array of rectangles and squares in primary colors—yellow, red, blue, and green—offering a striking visual representation grounded in the principles of Neoplasticism. These geometric shapes are organized in a complex, yet balanced pattern, with thick black lines delineating the forms against a white backdrop. The symmetrical arrangement of colorful blocks conveys a sense of order and harmony, reflecting the Neoplasticist aspiration for purity and universality in art.

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