The artwork titled “Composition,” created by artist Theo van Doesburg in 1917, belongs to the Neoplasticism art movement. Rendered in oil, this abstract piece measures 27 x 27 cm and is part of a private collection.
The artwork features a geometric arrangement of shapes meticulously balanced within a square format. It utilizes a limited palette of black, white, and earth-toned hues to create a harmonious and dynamic interplay between positive and negative spaces. The composition, typical of the Neoplasticism movement, emphasizes purity of form and color, eschewing representational elements to concentrate on the fundamental qualities of line and structure. The juxtaposition of rectangular forms in varying sizes creates a rhythmic and visually engaging pattern, indicative of van Doesburg’s artistic principles.
