The artwork, titled “Studie voor Contra compositie XVIII,” was created by Theo van Doesburg using gouache, Indian ink, pencil, and paper. Belonging to the Neoplasticism art movement, this sketch and study piece measures 5 x 5 cm and is currently located at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork displays a composition of abstract geometric forms, characteristic of Neoplasticism. It features a dynamic interplay of dark and light planes, focusing on the precision of shape and balance within a confined space. Notes and annotations are evident around the central composition, suggesting its role as a preparatory study. The artist’s geometric approach and meticulous annotations reflect an intellectual rigor aimed at perfecting the relationships between forms and colors within the piece.
