The artwork, named “Composition IV (Still life)” by Theo van Doesburg, was created in 1916. It is an oil painting on canvas that measures 90 by 65 cm. This piece belongs to the Abstract Art and Cubism movements and is classified within the abstract genre.
The artwork presents a complex arrangement of geometric shapes and forms, characterized by overlapping circles, arcs, and various angular elements. These shapes interlock and intersect, creating a dynamic and intricate visual composition. The use of a monochromatic palette contributes to the abstraction and emphasizes the structural aspects of the forms depicted. The artwork’s abstract nature disregards traditional representational aesthetics, focusing instead on the interplay of shapes and the spatial relationships between them, characteristic of both Abstract Art and Cubism.
