Theo van Doesburg

Theo van Doesburg (1883–1931) was a Kingdom of the Netherlands poet, painter and architect.

Also recorded as Christiaan Emil Maria Kupper; I. K. Bonset; Christiaan Emil Maria Kupper Doesburg; Christian Emil Marie Kupper; Theo Van Doesburg; Christiaan Emil Marie Küppers.

Overview

The authority record associates the name with Expressionism and De Stijl. Places of work recorded in the authority include Davos, Meudon and Auvers-sur-Oise. Works named in the authority record include Rhythm of a Russian dance, Counter-composition XX, Counter-Composition VIII and Contra-Composition VII. Catalogue entries for sculpture state material, cast or carving, dimensions and foundry or workshop marks. VALÉORINE records this subject so that lots referring to it can be described consistently.

In detail

Dutch architect, painter, draughtsman and writer (1883–1931)

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Theo van Doesburg”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q160422: Theo van Doesburg
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