“Head of Peasant” is an artwork by Kazimir Malevich, created circa 1932. This oil on wood painting belongs to the Neo-Suprematism art movement and is categorized as a portrait. It is part of Malevich’s “2nd Peasant Cycle” series.
The artwork features the head and shoulders of a peasant with a long beard and hair, rendered in a highly stylized and expressive manner. The peasant’s face exhibits a contemplative expression, utilizing bold and simplified forms. The background includes a vibrant landscape, characterized by rolling fields, a blue water body, and a dynamic sky, adding to the lively but structured composition. The use of vivid colors and distinct outlines is characteristic of Malevich’s work within the Neo-Suprematism movement.