“Landscape near Kyiv” is an oil on canvas painting created by Kazimir Malevich in 1930. The artwork, measuring 48.3 x 68 cm, is part of the Impressionism art movement and falls under the landscape genre. It is currently housed in the Tretyakov Gallery in Moscow, Russia.
The artwork portrays a tranquil rural scene near Kyiv, characterized by a combination of vibrant and muted colors that capture the essence of the landscape. In the foreground, there are several leafless trees with twisted branches, emphasizing the dormant nature of the environment. These trees create a sense of depth and lead the viewer’s eyes to the background, where a building with a reddish-brown roof stands prominently against a sky filled with softly blended clouds and patches of blue. The play of light and shadow on the ground and building enhances the serene atmosphere, highlighting the artist’s impressionistic technique and his focus on capturing the ephemeral qualities of lighting and color in the natural setting.