The artwork titled “Boy,” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1932, is an oil painting on wood measuring 72 x 51.5 cm. This piece falls under the Neo-Suprematism and Cubism art movements, and is categorized as genre painting.
The artwork depicts a simplistic and abstract figure of a boy. The figure is characterized by bold, geometric shapes and contrasting colors. The boy stands with his back to the viewer, his body composed of angular forms in shades of white, black, and gray. His head is rendered in a gradient from yellow to red, and his hands and feet are strikingly red, offering a vivid contrast to the monochromatic body. The background is divided into distinct planes of green, pink, and other colors, evoking a sense of depth and space. This composition reflects the Cubist influence through the use of geometric fragmentation, while also embodying the principles of Neo-Suprematism with its abstract and non-representational focus.