The artwork titled “Mower” was created by Kazimir Malevich in 1912, and it is part of the Cubism art movement. It belongs to the portrait genre and is a part of Malevich’s “1st Peasant Cycle” series.
The artwork depicts a figure, likely representative of a peasant, rendered in the stylistic conventions of Cubism, which is characterized by fragmented and abstracted shapes. The figure appears to be engaged in an agrarian activity, suggested by the presence of a scythe in his hand. The use of monochromatic tones and geometric forms conveys a sense of solidity and rootedness, emblematic of the agrarian lifestyle. The facial features are simplified, abstracting the person’s identity, thus emphasizing the universality of the peasant figure. The background, though abstract, contributes to the overall composition by adding depth and context to the central figure.