Female nude with hand on her head 1917

Theo van Doesburg's 1917 "Female nude with hand on her head" is a striking example of De Stijl, an art movement that emphasized geometric abstraction. The figure is reduced to a series of interlocking rectangles and lines, devoid of any traditional representation of the human form. The work's stark simplicity and emphasis on form over representation are characteristic of the movement's pursuit of pure visual elements, revealing the influence of Cubism and Constructivism. This drawing, despite its abstract nature, conveys a sense of dynamism and energy through its arrangement of geometric shapes.