Artwork
Contra-compositie X
Contra-compositie X is an oil painting by the De Stijl artist Theo van Doesburg. It dates from 1924 and is held in the collection of the Kröller-Müller Museum.
About this work
Overview
Contra-compositie X is an oil painting created by Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg in 1924.
History & Provenance
The painting is part of the collection at the Kröller-Müller Museum.
Technique & Style
Executed in oil paint, the work reflects van Doesburg's exploration of geometric abstraction, characteristic of his Neoplasticism movement, emphasizing primary colors and right angles to evoke a sense of dynamic balance.
Context
Contra-compositie X was produced during a pivotal period in van Doesburg's career, marking his transition towards more vibrant and complex compositions that challenged traditional notions of space and form.
Artist & collection
Artist
Theo van Doesburg was a Dutch painter, writer, poet, and architect. He is best known as the founder and leader of De Stijl.
