The artwork, titled “A man, a coffin, horse,” was created by Kazimir Malevich in 1933. It belongs to the Neo-baroque art movement and is categorized as a sketch and study. This piece is part of the artist’s “2nd Peasant Cycle” series.
The artwork features a minimalistic and abstract representation, characteristic of Malevich’s style. It depicts a central figure of a man, rendered with simple and geometric lines. Adjacent to the man, a horse is sketched with similar simplicity. Behind the man lies a coffin, drawn with straightforward, angular lines. The composition is framed by a rough, rectangular outline, and the figures appear sketched with a raw, spontaneous quality. The piece employs a monochromatic palette, enhancing its starkness and focusing the viewer’s attention on the elemental forms within the composition.