“Costume for Victory over the Sun: Coward,” created by Kazimir Malevich in 1913, is an artwork associated with the Futurism art movement and falls under the genre of design. This piece is part of the “Victory over the Sun” series.
The artwork features a stylized human figure rendered with simplistic and geometric forms. The character is adorned in a sharply angular, yellowish garment that contrasts with the muted tones of the surrounding elements. The figure is depicted in a slightly hunched posture, with its legs portrayed in a minimalistic manner. The contrast in the coloring of the legs, one dark and the other light, further accentuates the abstract nature of Malevich’s design. The figure’s head appears to be an incongruous combination of a hat and a triangular face, devoid of detailed facial features, thus reinforcing the avant-garde aesthetics that Malevich is known for. The entire composition reflects the forward-thinking and experimental spirit of the Futurism movement, emphasizing abstract and innovative costume design intended for the theatrical production “Victory over the Sun.”
