Argentine Polka (1911) by Kazimir Malevich

Argentine Polka - Kazimir Malevich - 1911

Artwork Information

TitleArgentine Polka
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1911
Art MovementNaïve Art (Primitivism)

About Argentine Polka

The artwork, titled “Argentine Polka,” is a piece by artist Kazimir Malevich, created in 1911. It is part of the Naïve Art (Primitivism) movement and falls under the genre of genre painting.

The artwork portrays a couple engaged in a lively dance, presumably the Argentine Polka, set against a vibrant and slightly abstract background. The woman, dressed in a flowing white gown, grasps the hand of her partner, who is attired in a formal black and white suit. Both figures are stylized in a way that emphasizes bold, simplistic forms and rich, contrasting colors. The background, a dynamic blend of red and earthy tones, adds to the sense of movement and energy in the scene. While the figures are depicted with some degree of realism, the overall aesthetic leans towards a more primitive and naive representation, characteristic of the Primitivism movement.

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