The artwork, titled “Study for Rhythm of a Russian Dance,” is a creation of Theo van Doesburg, dated approximately to the year 1918. It is a representation of the Neoplasticism art movement and falls under the genre of sketch and study. The dimensions of the artwork are 20 x 13 cm. This piece is currently housed in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US.
The artwork depicts an abstract composition likely inspired by the dynamic movement of a dance. The forms are highly geometrical, consisting of angular lines and shapes that create a sense of rhythmic motion. The figure is delineated through bold, dark lines against a lighter background, emphasizing movement and structural form. The composition is seemingly fragmented, a characteristic likely intended to resonate with the principles of Neoplasticism, focusing on basic visual elements such as line, shape, and form to express the essence of motion through the minimalist sketch.
