The artwork, titled “Tree,” was created by Theo van Doesburg in 1916. This oil on canvas piece measures 66 x 55.8 cm and is a notable example of Cubism within the landscape genre. Currently, it is housed in the Portland Museum of Art (PMA) in Portland, Maine, United States.
The artwork presents a stylized interpretation of a tree, rendered in the cubist manner with geometric shapes and fragmented forms. The triangular and diamond-shaped segments, primarily in shades of green, dominate the composition, suggesting the foliage of the tree. These shapes are meticulously arranged to create a sense of depth and structure, imparting a dynamic quality to the artwork. The background features a series of juxtaposed rectangles and parallelograms in muted colors, which further enhances the abstract nature of the piece. The overall composition exudes a harmonious balance between abstraction and recognizable form, characteristic of the Cubist movement.
