“Composition XIII” is an abstract artwork by the artist Theo van Doesburg, completed in the year 1918. Executed in oil, this piece belongs to the Neoplasticism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 29 x 30 cm, and it is currently housed in the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.
The artwork features a meticulously arranged pattern of rectangular and linear forms, marked by a deliberate interplay of black, gray, and off-white hues. The composition consists of overlapping vertical and horizontal bars, creating a sense of rhythmic balance and structural harmony. The geometric precision and simplicity of forms reflect the principles of Neoplasticism, which emphasizes abstraction and reduction to fundamental visual elements. The painting’s grid-like structure and restrictive color palette render a harmonious yet dynamic visual experience, characteristic of Theo van Doesburg’s oeuvre.
