Who painted Counter-Composition VI?

Counter-Composition VI was painted by Theo van Doesburg in 1925.

Where can I see Counter-Composition VI?

Counter-Composition VI is held by Tate.

What movement is Counter-Composition VI?

Counter-Composition VI is associated with De Stijl.

Can I buy a print of Counter-Composition VI?

Museum-quality prints of Counter-Composition VI are available made-to-order from Artifact World Gallery.

Artwork

Counter-Composition VI

Theo van Doesburg , 1925

Counter-Composition VI is an oil painting by the De Stijl artist Theo van Doesburg. It dates from 1925 and is held in the collection of the Tate.

About this work

Overview

Counter-Composition VI is an abstract oil painting created by Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg in 1925, now part of the Tate Modern's collection.

Subject & Meaning

The composition explores geometric abstraction, using intersecting lines to divide the space into sections, exploring balance and visual tension through simplicity.

Technique & Style

Executed in oil paint, the work features a white background overlaid with a grid of thin black lines and two bold, intersecting black lines, characteristic of De Stijl's geometric style.

History & Provenance

Created in 1925 by Theo van Doesburg, a key figure in the De Stijl movement, the painting is currently held in the collection of the Tate Modern.

Context

Part of the broader De Stijl movement, this work reflects the artist's and movement's emphasis on geometric forms, primary colors (here, black and white), and the exploration of spatial relationships.

Legacy

As a quintessential example of De Stijl's principles, Counter-Composition VI influences subsequent geometric and abstract art movements, though its specific impact is more nuanced within the broader canon of modern art.