Composition with the Mona Lisa (1914) by Kazimir Malevich

Composition with the Mona Lisa - Kazimir Malevich - 1914

Artwork Information

TitleComposition with the Mona Lisa
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1914
Mediumoil,canvas
Dimensions62 x 49.5 cm
Art MovementCubism

About Composition with the Mona Lisa

“Composition with the Mona Lisa” is an artwork crafted by Kazimir Malevich in 1914. Executed in oil on canvas, this creation adheres to the Cubist art movement. Measuring 62 x 49.5 cm, it falls under the genre of still life.

The artwork exhibits a collage-like conglomeration of geometric shapes and colors, characteristic of Cubism. Dominated by abstract forms, it employs a vivid palette including shades of black, red, pink, blue, and yellow. Prominently featured in the composition is a partial depiction of the Mona Lisa, crossed out in red, juxtaposed with Russian text and additional fragmented imagery. The interplay of shapes and text in the artwork suggests a dynamic yet disjointed narrative, resonating with the Cubist tradition of breaking down and reassembling objects in abstract form.

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