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Doesburg Collection

Doesburg, a renowned artist of the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his innovative and avant-garde creations

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Composition XX, 1920. Creator: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)

Composition XX, 1920. Creator: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)
Composition XX, 1920. Found in the Collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections.

Background imageDoesburg Collection: The bridge over the IJssel near Doesburg, 1889. Creator: Willem Roelofs

The bridge over the IJssel near Doesburg, 1889. Creator: Willem Roelofs
The bridge over the IJssel near Doesburg, 1889

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Head; Tete, 1914 (oil on canvas)

Head; Tete, 1914 (oil on canvas)
656289 Head; Tete, 1914 (oil on canvas) by Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931); 24.2x20 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Head; Tete. Theo van Doesburg (1883-1931). Oil on canvas. Signed and dated 1914

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Composition, 1917-1918 (oil on board)

Composition, 1917-1918 (oil on board)
1769013 Composition, 1917-1918 (oil on board) by Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931); 31.1x31.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Composition. Theo van Doesburg (1883-1931). Oil on board

Background imageDoesburg Collection: The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III

The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III
825131 The Construction of Space - Time III; Construction de L Espace - Temps III, 1924 (gouache, pen and ink and pencil on tracing paper) by Doesburg

Background imageDoesburg Collection: The Discovery of Heaven

The Discovery of Heaven
Michiel Hageman

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Composition in Dissonances, 1919. Creator: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)

Composition in Dissonances, 1919. Creator: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)
Composition in Dissonances, 1919. Found in the collection of Art Museum Basel

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Design for ceiling and walls of Cafe Aubette in Strasbourg, 1926-1927

Design for ceiling and walls of Cafe Aubette in Strasbourg, 1926-1927. Found in the Collection of Galerie Gmurzynska

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Composition XI (Kompositie XI), 1918

Composition XI (Kompositie XI), 1918. Found in the collection of Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Design for Poster. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)

Design for Poster. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)
Design for Poster. Found in the collection of Szepmuveszeti Muzeum, Budapest

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Kleine Dada Soiree, 1922. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)

Kleine Dada Soiree, 1922. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)
Kleine Dada Soiree, 1922. From a private collection

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Card players, 1916-1917. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)

Card players, 1916-1917. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)
Card players, 1916-1917. Found in the collection of the Gemeentemuseum Den Haag

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Girl with Ranunculus, 1914. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)

Girl with Ranunculus, 1914. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)
Girl with Ranunculus, 1914. Found in the collection of the Centraal Museum, Utrecht

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Composition II (Still Life), 1916. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)

Composition II (Still Life), 1916. Artist: Doesburg, Theo van (1883-1931)
Composition II (Still Life), 1916. Found in the collection of the Thyssen-Bornemisza Collections

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Counter-Composition XIII, 1925-1926. Artist: Theo Van Doesburg

Counter-Composition XIII, 1925-1926. Artist: Theo Van Doesburg
Counter-Composition XIII, 1925-1926.This canvas upholds the Neo-Plastic dictum of peripheric composition. The focus is decentralized and there are no empty, inactive areas

Background imageDoesburg Collection: bridge IJssel Doesburg River landscape view ship bridge

bridge IJssel Doesburg River landscape view ship bridge
The bridge over the IJssel near Doesburg, River landscape with a view of the ship bridge over the IJssel near Doesburg. Near a bridge a jetty with rowing boats, a man in a rowboat on the right

Background imageDoesburg Collection: Siege Doesburg

Siege Doesburg
Siege of Doesburg

Background imageDoesburg Collection: The bridge over the IJssel at Doesburg, The Netherlands, Willem Roelofs (I), 1889

The bridge over the IJssel at Doesburg, The Netherlands, Willem Roelofs (I), 1889


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Doesburg, a renowned artist of the early 20th century, left an indelible mark on the art world with his innovative and avant-garde creations. His works spanned various mediums, from oil on canvas to gouache and paper collage. In "Head; Tete, " painted in 1914, Doesburg captures the essence of his subject with bold brushstrokes and vibrant colors. One of his most iconic pieces, "Composition, " created between 1917-1918, showcases Doesburg's mastery of composition and form. The geometric shapes and dynamic lines create a sense of movement that draws the viewer into the artwork. In "The Construction of Space - Time III, " Doesburg explores the concept of space-time through abstract forms and intricate patterns. This piece exemplifies his fascination with exploring new dimensions within art. "Composition in Dissonances" is another notable work by Doesburg that showcases his experimentation with dissonant elements. The juxtaposition of colors and shapes creates a sense of tension that challenges traditional notions of harmony. Doesburg's talent extended beyond painting as seen in his design for Cafe Aubette in Strasbourg. The ceiling and walls display his unique vision for interior spaces, blending geometric patterns with vibrant colors to create an immersive experience for visitors. His influence also extended to graphic design, evident in his poster designs such as "Design for Poster. " These works showcase Doesburg's ability to communicate visually while maintaining a distinct artistic style. In addition to these larger-scale projects, it also explored smaller formats like "Kleine Dada Soiree" where he experimented with typography and collage techniques. Throughout his career, Doesburg consistently pushed boundaries and challenged conventions within art. From figurative paintings like "Card players" to more abstract compositions like "Girl with Ranunculus, " he demonstrated versatility as an artist while leaving behind a rich legacy that continues to inspire generations today.