Steffen Jørgensen oil painting

This large oil painting titled “Desargues – konfiguration X” was created by Steffen Jørgensen in 1979. The work is a striking example of late 20th-century geometric abstraction, demonstrating the artist’s interest in spatial relationships, mathematical structures, and visual tension. Its title references the French mathematician Girard Desargues, whose projective geometry theories profoundly influenced modern art and architecture, hinting at the painting’s conceptual underpinnings.

The composition is built from sharp angular planes in a carefully balanced color palette of deep black, warm red, and crisp white. These intersecting geometric forms create a dynamic sense of depth and movement, with each plane appearing to fold and project into the viewer’s space. The structured precision of the geometry contrasts with the painterly surface, producing a tension between rational order and expressive execution.

The painting is signed and dated on the reverse by the artist, confirming its authenticity. It remains in good vintage condition with signs of age and handling consistent with its period.

Dimensions are 133 cm wide and 133 cm high (52.4 x 52.4 in)