Haymaking (1929) by Kazimir Malevich

Haymaking - Kazimir Malevich - 1929

Artwork Information

TitleHaymaking
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1929
Mediumoil,canvas
Art MovementNeo-Suprematism,Cubism
Current LocationTretyakov Gallery, Moscow, Russia

About Haymaking

The artwork, titled “Haymaking,” was painted by Kazimir Malevich in 1929. Utilizing oil on canvas, it fits within the Neo-Suprematism and Cubism movements, portraying a scene categorized as a portrait. It is part of the “2nd Peasant Cycle” series and is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.

In “Haymaking,” the viewer is presented with a central figure standing prominently in the foreground, wielding a scythe in one hand and a blue bucket in the other. The figure is set against a geometrically stylized landscape, featuring lush, angular fields and other smaller figures engaged in agricultural activities. The color palette is bold, employing solid blocks of red, white, blue, and green that contribute to the sense of abstraction characteristic of Malevich’s work. The central figure’s face is divided into distinct colored planes, further emphasizing the Cubist influence. The simplicity of forms and the structured composition encapsulate the blend of Neo-Suprematist and Cubist elements, resulting in an evocative portrayal of rural life.

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