The artwork “Englishman in Moscow” was created by the artist Kazimir Malevich in the year 1914. It is an oil painting on canvas belonging to the Cubism art movement. The dimensions of the artwork are 88 cm by 57 cm, and it falls under the genre of a portrait.
This work utilizes the geometric abstraction characteristic of Cubism, presenting fragmented and overlapping planes that create a sense of depth amidst the two-dimensional surface. The composition is filled with a variety of shapes and colors that defy conventional representation. One can discern what appears to be a figure amidst the abstract forms, suggested by elements resembling facial features intertwined with letters, symbols, and possibly cityscape elements that evoke an urban environment, possibly alluding to the experience of an English visitor in Moscow. The use of text and bold color contrast contributes to the dynamic and complex presence of the figure within the canvas. The artwork’s fragmented nature demands an active engagement from viewers, inviting them to participate in the construction of meaning from the various juxtaposed elements.
