Study for Composition VIII (The Cow) by Theo van Doesburg | saved.works

Study for Composition VIII (The Cow) by Theo van Doesburg

Study for Composition VIII (The Cow)

Theo van Doesburg

c. 1917

Pencil on paper

Museum of Modern Art

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A pencil sketch depicts a cow in profile, facing right and grazing. The drawing uses energetic, overlapping lines to define the animal's form and suggest its surroundings.

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De Stijl cow diagonal sweep asymmetrical balance profile view animal study sketch grazing monochromatic gray ivory white

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