A Child 1904

"A Child" is a 1904 ink and wash drawing by Dutch artist Theo van Doesburg. The artwork depicts a simplified, almost abstract figure of a child. The work is characterized by bold, expressive lines and minimal details, suggesting a focus on capturing the essence of the subject rather than a realistic representation. Van Doesburg, known for his pioneering role in the De Stijl movement, used a minimal palette and simplified forms to convey the movement's ideals of geometric abstraction and functionalism. This early drawing foreshadows the artist's later explorations in abstract art.