{"product_id":"vrouw-met-koe-woman-with-cow-bart-van-der-leck","title":"Vrouw met koe (Woman with Cow) - Bart van der Leck","description":"\u003cp\u003eA geometric abstraction by Bart van der Leck, reducing the subject of a woman and cow into essential forms and primary colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBart van der Leck was a founding member of the De Stijl movement, though he maintained a distinct approach to abstraction compared to his contemporaries. In this work, the artist reduces the figurative subject of a woman and a cow into a series of geometric signs and primary colours. By stripping away representational detail, he focuses on the fundamental relationship between form, space, and colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe composition is characterised by a deliberate, sparse arrangement of shapes against a neutral ground. Van der Leck employs a limited palette, utilising black, blue, yellow, and red to define the spatial dynamics of the scene. The black forms suggest the mass and movement of the figures, while the lighter, coloured shapes provide a sense of atmosphere and rhythm. This method of breaking down reality into essential components was a hallmark of his practice during the late 1910s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike the rigid grid structures often associated with De Stijl, this piece retains a sense of organic movement. The placement of the shapes suggests the presence of the figures without relying on traditional perspective or modelling. The white background is not merely empty space, but an active element that interacts with the painted forms. This approach reflects the artist's desire to create a visual language that communicates the essence of the subject through pure abstraction. The work serves as an example of the transition from figurative painting to the non-objective style that would define much of his later career. By isolating these elements, the viewer is invited to engage with the construction of the image itself rather than a literal depiction of the scene.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin-top:2rem;padding-top:1.5rem;border-top:1px solid #e5e5e5;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.85rem;color:#888;font-weight:600;margin:0 0 0.75rem;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:0.05em;\"\u003eYou might also like\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"display:flex;flex-wrap:wrap;gap:0.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/composition-with-oval-in-color-planes-ii-piet-mondrian-1\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eComposition with Oval in Color Planes II - Piet Mondrian — Piet Mondrian\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/still-life-with-statue-vase-and-jar-theo-van-doesburg\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#f8f9fa;border:1px solid #e5e5e5;border-radius:20px;padding:0.35rem 0.85rem;font-size:0.8rem;color:#2a555a;font-weight:500;text-decoration:none !important;background-image:none !important;\"\u003eStill Life with Statue, Vase and Jar - Theo van Doesburg — Theo van Doesburg\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Bart van der Leck","offers":[{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Small Square (30x30 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829920043343,"sku":null,"price":37.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Medium Square (40x40 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829921616207,"sku":null,"price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Fine Art Poster \/ Large Square (50x50 cm) \/ -","offer_id":58829921648975,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0833\/9292\/1935\/files\/Vrouw-met-koe-Woman-with-Cow-_Poster_CompositorV1_1789900699465.jpg?v=1789901020","url":"https:\/\/www.solisprints.co.uk\/products\/vrouw-met-koe-woman-with-cow-bart-van-der-leck","provider":"Solis Prints","version":"1.0","type":"link"}