“Study for Composition XXV,” created by Theo van Doesburg in 1923 in Germany, is a notable artwork reflecting the Neoplasticism movement. This sketch and study can be found at the Kröller-Müller Museum in Otterlo, Netherlands.
The artwork features a minimalist composition characterized by its clear and precise use of line and color. It centers predominantly around linear elements, with an array of vertical and horizontal lines in primary colors—yellow, blue, red, and black. These blocks and lines are set against a predominantly white grid structure, embodying the Neoplasticism commitment to abstraction and the aesthetic reduction to fundamental visual elements. This piece exemplifies the artist’s exploration of balance, harmony, and the integration of space through the simplicity of form and color.
