Composition (The Cow) 1917

"Composition (The Cow)" (1917) by Theo van Doesburg is a minimalist sketch depicting a cow in a geometric style. This small, yet impactful, pencil drawing embodies the core principles of De Stijl, a Dutch art movement. Van Doesburg, a prominent member of the movement, employed simple lines and basic geometric forms to create a sense of abstraction, emphasizing structure and composition over realistic representation. The work is a testament to the artistic exploration of form and line that defined the early years of modernism.