Composition III (Still Life)

Theo van Doesburg, 1916

A 1916 still life by Theo van Doesburg, reduced to geometric abstraction. A familiar subject becomes an arrangement of form.

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About this artwork

Theo van Doesburg painted Composition III (Still Life) in 1916, working in oil on canvas. Although the title points to the still life tradition, the work is described as geometric abstraction, so the everyday subject is treated through shape and arrangement rather than detailed likeness. Van Doesburg was a Dutch painter, writer, poet and architect, and is best known as the founder and leader of De Stijl. This piece offers a way into his interest in abstract form, where the structure of the picture takes the place of realistic description.

On your wall: Its geometric, abstract character suits modern interiors such as living rooms, studies and open-plan spaces where a considered, graphic piece can anchor the wall.

Title: Composition III (Still Life)
Artist: Theo van Doesburg
Year: 1916
Style: Modern & abstract
Shape: Portrait

Public domain. Image via Wikimedia Commons.

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Theo van Doesburg Modern & abstract

About Theo van Doesburg

Theo van Doesburg was a Dutch painter, writer, poet and architect, working across several fields rather than just one. He is best remembered as the founder and leader of De Stijl, the movement with which his name remains closely linked. His art and ideas offer a thoughtful starting point for anyone drawn to that way of seeing.

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Canvas and printing

Printed on canvas and stretched over a 2 cm FSC-certified wooden frame, with the image wrapping around the edges. Framed versions sit in a wooden floater frame in black, natural or dark wood.

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