“The artwork, titled ‘Composition XXI,’ was created by Theo van Doesburg in 1923 in Germany. Executed in oil on canvas, it is a product of the Neoplasticism art movement, measuring 41 x 33.5 cm, and currently resides in a private collection. The genre of this artwork is abstract.”
The artwork exhibits a harmony of geometric shapes and a balanced distribution of primary colors, emblematic of the Neoplasticism movement. Dominated by rectangles and squares, the composition integrates contrasting hues of yellow, blue, red, black, and white. The arrangement of these color blocks creates a sense of structure and dynamic equilibrium while maintaining the simplicity and purity of form. The use of black lines delineates various segments, contributing to the overall precision and clarity that is characteristic of Theo van Doesburg’s style within the De Stijl movement. The interplay of colors and shapes provides a visual rhythm and an abstract representation of harmony and order.
