Fine Art
Theo van Doesburg

Theo van Doesburg

Dutch, 1883–1931

Theo van Doesburg war ein niederländischer Maler, Designer und Architekt, bekannt für seine Rolle in der De Stijl-Bewegung. Er wurde am 30. August 1883 in Utrecht, Niederlande, geboren und starb am 7. März 1931 in Davos, Schweiz. Van Doesburg studierte an der Utrecht School of Fine Arts und wurde später eine herausragende Figur in der modernen Kunst, die für Abstraktion und geometrische Formen eintrat. Sein Werk umfasste Malerei, Typografie und Architektur, und er war ein wichtiger Verfechter der Integration von Kunst und Leben. Zu seinen Hauptwerken gehören 'Komposition VIII' und 'Gegensätzliche Komposition VI', die seinen Einsatz von Farbe und Form zur Vermittlung von Harmonie und Gleichgewicht veranschaulichen. Van Doesburgs Bedeutung liegt in seinem Einfluss auf die moderne Kunst und das Design, insbesondere durch seine Förderung einer universellen Ästhetik, die individuelle Stile überwindet.

46 Werke

Cover design of De Stijl magazine featuring bold red letters and geometric abstraction.

De Stijl, Bd. 5, Nr. 2 (Cover)

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The cover features the word 'AUBETTE' in large blue letters, with smaller black and blue text in an asymmetrical layout.

De Stijl, Nr. 87–89: Aubette-Ausgabe (Cover)

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A geometric composition featuring diamond and rectangular shapes in a restrained color palette.

Aubette Ciné-Dancing: Endgültiges Farbdesign für eine Wand

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A grid of rectangular forms in black, white, yellow, blue, red, and grey, defined by sharp black lines.

Komposition XXI

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A geometric composition featuring a grid of rectangles and squares in various colors, framed by black and grey bands.

Reine Malerei

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An abstract composition featuring overlapping geometric shapes in bold colors, dominated by a large red diamond.

Kontra-Komposition V

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An abstract composition featuring intersecting black bars and geometric fields of red, blue, yellow, and white.

Kontra-Komposition XIV

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An abstract composition featuring intersecting diagonal bands and geometric shapes in black, white, red, and blue.

Simultane Kontra-Komposition

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A geometric stained glass composition featuring abstract forms in blue, green, white, and grey within a black framework.

Glasfenster-Komposition: Frauenkopf

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The cover of De Stijl, vol. 4, no. 2 features bold text and a geometric arrangement in black and red.

De Stijl, Bd. 4, Nr. 2 (Cover)

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A dense arrangement of hand-drawn text and graphic motifs in red and black.

Kleine Dada Soirée

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A dynamic composition of tilted rectangles and squares in blue, yellow, red, and grey against a white background.

Gegenkomposition der Dissonanzen XVI

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A geometric composition featuring rectangles in white, pale violet, golden yellow, and a commanding blue, divided by crisp black lines.

Komposition in Halbtönen

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A vibrant abstract composition featuring a grid of colorful rectangles in orange, blue, green, pink, and grey.

Komposition in Dissonanzen

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An abstract composition featuring rectangles in black, blue, ochre, and red against white and pale grey.

Komposition 1923-

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Two bold black diagonal bars intersect a delicate lattice of white squares subdivided into triangles.

Gegenkomposition VI

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A wheel of radiance with concentric rings of color and a glowing core, suggesting a point of origin or awakening.

Der ursächliche Körper des Adepten von

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An abstract composition featuring bold blue and red blocks, black lines, and a yellow rectangle at the bottom.

Dezentralisierte Komposition

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A grid of rectangles and lines in muted greys, blacks, and off-whites, creating a tension between order and freedom.

Komposition XIII

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Color blocks in yellow, red, blue, and black tilt and collide on a white ground, creating a dynamic composition.

Simultane Gegenkomposition

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A self-portrait featuring a face emerging from shadow with a hat at a rakish angle.

Selbstporträt mit Hut Centraal Museum 2

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A central form resembling a globe, divided by arcs and bands of muted blues, greens, and violets.

Sphäre

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A vast sky looms over muted fields, with dark trees and a winding path suggesting quiet movement.

Landschaft

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A composition of bold primary colors and geometric shapes arranged in a grid pattern.

L'Aubette

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A grid of rectangles shaded in soft gradients of gray, creating a rhythmic visual composition.

Komposition in Grau (Rag-time)

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A maze of interlocking ochre, black, and white shapes within a square, creating a dynamic interplay of forms.

Komposition

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A workman’s face partially obscured by a heavy-brimmed hat, with one eye in shadow and the other glinting in light.

Arbeiterkopf

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A vibrant depiction of haystacks with thick paint strokes, set against a cool blue sky.

Heuhaufen

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A shadowed face with half-hidden eyes and a guarded expression, illuminated by a single beam of light.

Selbstporträt (?) von Theo van Doesburg ex Sammlung Krause

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A still life composition featuring a plate, jug, cup, and cloth in muted browns and ochres.

Stilleben

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Four geometric figures playing cards around a green table, with bold colors and sharp lines.

Kartenspieler

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A composition of geometric shapes in a field of white, featuring circles, rectangles, and lines in vibrant colors.

Stilleben (Komposition V)

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A shadowed face of a workman with a hat, revealing only parts of the jaw and throat, suggesting a life of labor.

Kopf eines Arbeiters (Selbstporträt) von Theo van Doesburg Amsterdam, Kunstveilingen Mak van Waay (1966-04-25)

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A vibrant arrangement of geometric shapes including circles, triangles, and wedges in bold colors.

Komposition II

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A figure stands on a narrow bridge surrounded by dense trees and water reflecting the light.

Figur auf einer Brücke im Wald

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Three squares in bold orange, blue, and black, arranged in a rhythmic composition by Theo van Doesburg.

Komposition XVIII in drei Teilen

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A man with a beret, painted with thick strokes, gazes thoughtfully off to the side against a warm, loose background.

Porträt eines Mannes mit Barett

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A girl lies on the grass, wearing a yellow bonnet and patchwork dress, lost in thought against a vibrant green background.

Holländisches Bauernmädchen

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A lattice of black bars on a pale ground, creating a restless rhythm and tension between order and chance.

Komposition XIII (Frau im Atelier)

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A vibrant composition of arcs and spirals in shades of grey, creating a sense of organic growth within a structured space.

Komposition IV

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A portrait of a man with a heavy moustache and furrowed brow, surrounded by earthy ochres and reds.

Porträt von Christian Leibbrandt

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A self-portrait featuring a face with rough brushwork, a hat casting shadows, and light striking the cheek.

Selbstporträt mit Hut von Theo van Doesburg Privatbesitz, Niederlande

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A composition featuring intersecting black bars and soft-edged fields of blue, yellow, and pink against a white background.

Variation zu Komposition XIII

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A hay cart in a field under a vast, clouded sky, with church towers and a windmill in the distance.

Landschaft mit Heuwagen, Kirchtürmen und Mühle

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A grid of rectangles in vibrant colors, creating a rhythmic and harmonious composition.

Komposition XX

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A heap of sacks rises against a pale sky, their forms irregular and earthy, casting shadows on the ground.

Taschen

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