The artwork “Peasant Woman” by Kazimir Malevich, painted in 1912, represents the Cubo-Futurism movement and is executed in oil on canvas. The piece, part of the “1st Peasant Cycle” series, measures 80.3 x 80.3 cm and is currently held at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York City, NY, US. This genre painting employs cubist techniques to depict a peasant woman using fragmented geometric shapes and a dynamic composition.
The artwork showcases a complex interplay of forms and colors, typical of the Cubo-Futurism movement. The central figure, a peasant woman, is abstracted through intersecting planes and geometric shapes, creating a sense of movement and depth. The use of muted tones, including shades of blue, gray, and green, is interspersed with accents of yellow and orange, adding vibrancy to the composition. The fragmented depiction challenges the traditional representation of the human figure, offering a modernist interpretation of rural life.
