The artwork titled “New Man” was created by Kazimir Malevich in 1913. Executed using pencil and paper, this piece is associated with the Constructivism art movement. It is a sketch and study genre piece measuring 27 x 21 cm and is currently housed at the St. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music in Saint Petersburg, Russia.
The artwork depicts a stylized human figure rendered in a geometric abstraction typical of Constructivist aesthetics. The figure is composed of various shapes delineated by strong lines and is filled with a mix of colors, including purples, yellows, blacks, and whites. The overall impression suggests both a futuristic approach and a theatrical costume design, embodying the innovative spirit of the early 20th-century avant-garde movement. The simplistic yet thought-provoking nature of the sketch reflects Malevich’s explorations into deconstruction and synthesis in visual representation.