Artwork
Komposition V.. Farbentwurf für Glasfenster
Komposition V.. Farbentwurf für Glasfenster is an unspecified painting by the De Stijl artist Theo van Doesburg. It dates from 1917 and is held in the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich. Komposition V.
About this work
Overview
Komposition V.. Farbentwurf für Glasfenster is a 1917 painting by Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg. Executed during the early phase of his involvement with abstract art, the work reflects his exploration of geometric forms and color relationships.
It is part of the collection of the Kunsthaus Zürich, where it is displayed among other examples of early 20th‑century modernism.
History & Provenance
The painting entered the Kunsthaus Zürich’s holdings after being acquired by the museum in the mid‑20th century, though the exact date of purchase is not recorded in public sources. Its presence in the Swiss institution underscores van Doesburg’s influence beyond the Netherlands and highlights the museum’s commitment to representing the development of abstract composition in Europe.
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.
