In the field (1912) by Kazimir Malevich

In the field - Kazimir Malevich - 1912

Artwork Information

TitleIn the field
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1912
Art MovementCubism

About In the field

The artwork titled “In the field” by Kazimir Malevich, created in 1912, is a representative piece from the Cubism movement. As part of the “1st Peasant Cycle” series, this sketch and study exemplifies Malevich’s exploration of peasant life through geometric and fragmented forms, a hallmark of Cubist aesthetic.

The artwork presents two distinct yet related sections, both executed in pencil on paper. On the left, there is a detailed composition featuring figures, presumably peasants, engaged in agrarian activities. The central figure, characterized by simple geometric shapes, stands prominently, suggesting a sense of stability and grounding. Surrounding this figure are other individuals rendered in a similar stylistic manner, all arranged dynamically to convey a scene of agricultural labor. On the right side of the composition, Malevich provides a more abstracted and less detailed sketch, potentially indicating an initial outline or a conceptual exploration. The figures here are less defined, hinting at their counterparts on the left, thereby giving insight into the artist’s creative process. The overall monochromatic palette reinforces the stark, raw quality of the sketch, aligning with Cubist tendencies to subvert traditional representational techniques in favor of structural innovation.

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