Theo Stiphout geometric acrylic painting

€ 1500

This original 1978 acrylic painting on board by Dutch modernist painter Theo Stiphout presents a carefully structured composition of geometric forms within a four-part grid. Rounded rectangles in mauve and plum intersect with sharper, teal-colored angular shapes, all framed by vibrant fields of mustard yellow and orange. The painting’s clean lines and refined color palette create a quiet rhythm, balancing flat abstraction with spatial depth.

Stiphout’s use of color and form is measured yet expressive—each element contributes to the visual harmony of the piece. A strong example of mid-century geometric abstraction, this work reflects Stiphout’s confident shift into non-representational painting during the 1970s.

About the Artist:
Theo Stiphout was a Dutch artist known for his transition from industrial realism to abstract geometric painting. His early works, influenced by the New Objectivity movement, depicted architectural and industrial scenes with structural clarity—bridges, viaducts, and urban landscapes rendered with a modernist sensibility.

In the 1970s, Stiphout embraced abstraction, developing a distinctive style rooted in constructivism and modernist design. His work from this period, including this 1973 painting, is marked by bold color fields, hard-edged forms, and a precise sense of balance. These abstract compositions continued to explore space and rhythm, echoing the architectural themes of his earlier paintings.

Theo Stiphout’s work has been exhibited in respected Dutch institutions such as the Gemeentemuseum Helmond and remains sought after by collectors of 20th-century modern and abstract art. His legacy is one of quiet innovation, bridging realism and abstraction in the Dutch post-war art scene.

Title: Untitled
Artist: Theo Stiphout (1913–2002)
Year: 1978
Medium: Acrylic on board
Dimensions: 63cm x 63 cm
Framed: Yes, in original white-painted wooden frame