Floor Polishers (1912) by Kazimir Malevich

Floor Polishers - Kazimir Malevich - 1912

Artwork Information

TitleFloor Polishers
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1912
Mediumgouache,paper
Art MovementCubism
Current LocationStedelijk Museum, Amsterdam, Netherlands

About Floor Polishers

The artwork titled “Floor Polishers” is a significant piece by Kazimir Malevich from the year 1912. This gouache on paper artwork is a quintessential example of the Cubist movement and falls under the genre painting category. “Floor Polishers” is currently housed at the Stedelijk Museum in Amsterdam, Netherlands.

In the artwork, Malevich depicts two figures engrossed in labor, polishing a floor. The figures are rendered with bold colors and heavy outlines that are characteristic of the artist’s style during that period. The color palette consists of vibrant yellows, reds, and greens, which contrast with the earthy tones of the floor. The application of paint creates an almost textured atmosphere, emphasizing the physicality of the workers’ task.

The composition is fractured and abstract, embodying the Cubist interest in multiple perspectives and the deconstruction of form. The spatial relationships between the subjects and their environment are depicted through a series of planes and geometric shapes, demonstrating the influence of Cubism’s avant-garde approach to representation. This artwork captures a moment of everyday life through an innovative visual language that breaks away from traditional, realistic portrayals, inviting contemplation on the nature of work and the human condition as perceived through the radical lens of early 20th century art movements.

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