The artwork titled “Studie voor Contra compositie XXI,” created by Theo van Doesburg, utilizes gouache, Indian ink, pencil, and paper as mediums, and is a product of the Neoplasticism art movement. Serving the genre of sketch and study, this piece measures 5 by 5 cm and is currently housed at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork exhibits a small, yet intricate composition characterized by intersecting geometric shapes, reflecting the principles of Neoplasticism with its emphasis on abstract forms and primary colors. The limited color palette and precise lines are typical of Theo van Doesburg’s style, aiming to achieve balance and harmony through abstraction. The presence of handwritten notations around the composition suggests a preparatory nature, likely contributing to a larger body of work by the artist.
