The artwork, titled “Cover of ‘Balance’ by J. Elgenhuis,” is a design piece created by artist Theo van Doesburg in 1916. Executed with Indian ink and watercolor on paper, the piece is a product of the Expressionist movement. It measures 35.5 x 24 cm.
The artwork features a tripartite composition. At the top, a yellow triangular shape dominates, reminiscent of a mountain, with a small flowering plant at its base. Below, a section depicts an abstract scene of green waves and undulating lines against a dark background. The bottom portion of the artwork includes the title “EVENWICHT” (Balance) and the author’s name “DOOR J. EIGENHUIS” in bold, capitalized typography. The overall design employs a minimalistic yet expressive use of color and form, characteristic of the Expressionist movement.
