Tree 1916

Theo van Doesburg's "Tree" (1916) is a prime example of the artist's exploration of geometric abstraction. The painting, now housed at the Portland Museum of Art, depicts a tree rendered in bold, angular forms. The tree's foliage is made up of overlapping triangles and rectangles, creating a dynamic and fragmented effect that is characteristic of De Stijl, the art movement Doesburg co-founded. The composition's use of primary colors and the clear separation of geometric shapes creates a sense of order and balance, while also highlighting the artist's fascination with the interaction between form and color.