Old Timer (1913) by Kazimir Malevich

Old Timer - Kazimir Malevich - 1913

Artwork Information

TitleOld Timer
ArtistKazimir Malevich
Date1913
Mediumpencil,paper
Dimensions27 x 21 cm
Art MovementConstructivism
Current LocationSt. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music, Saint Petersburg, Russia

About Old Timer

The artwork titled “Old Timer” was created by Kazimir Malevich in the year 1913. Crafted using pencil and paper, it is representative of the Constructivism art movement. This sketch and study measures 27 by 21 centimeters and is housed at the St. Petersburg State Museum of Theater and Music in Saint Petersburg, Russia.

In “Old Timer,” Malevich employs a minimalist and abstract approach to depict a human figure. The figure is composed of sharp, geometric lines and forms, bearing characteristics synonymous with Constructivism. The upper portion of the figure is rendered in pencil, utilizing stark straight lines and simplified shapes to outline the head and torso, while the lower portion introduces color with one pant leg in vivid blue and the other in black. The face is abstractly represented with minimal details. The simplicity and angularity of the form exemplify Malevich’s exploration of abstract representation and geometric abstraction in art.

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