The artwork, titled “Portrait of Louis Peter Milius,” is created by Theo van Doesburg and belongs to the Expressionism art movement. This piece falls under the genre of portraiture.
The artwork depicts the profile of a young individual’s face, lightly outlined with delicate pencil strokes and subtle washes of color. It captures a contemplative or serene expression, with the head slightly turned to the side, allowing the viewer to observe the subject in a reflective pose. The artist has employed gentle hues to render the skin and hair, while a soft blue suggests the presence of a collar or clothing around the neck. The minimalist background emphasizes the subject, drawing focus to the facial features and expression. Van Doesburg’s signature appears prominently at the bottom of the artwork, further authenticating the piece. The simplicity and elegance of the composition are hallmarks of the Expressionist movement, where emotional experience is often conveyed over physical reality.
