“Composition III (Still Life),” created by Theo van Doesburg in 1916, is an oil painting on canvas exemplifying the Cubism art movement. The artwork, measuring 53 by 39 centimeters, is a still life currently held in a private collection.
The artwork is characterized by its vibrant geometric abstraction, representative of the Cubist style. It features a variety of shapes such as triangles, circles, and rectangles, arranged in a manner that transcends traditional still life representation. A color palette dominated by shades of green, yellow, and red forms an intricate patchwork within a framed central composition. The composition holds a harmonious balance of color and form, demonstrating van Doesburg’s innovative approach to depicting everyday objects through an abstract lens.
